The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225 EDC (17 - 18) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
€ 41,600

€ 45,800

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225 is 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
65.9
74.3
83.8
67.7
75
81.9
74.3 in
Width
75 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
65.9 in
Height
67.7 in
113.5
191.2
115
191.1
191.2 in
Length
191.1 in
113.5 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4239 lb
5276 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
525 lb
12.38 %

General
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
RFC
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
222 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
222 hp
181 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
16.73 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
530 mi
Range
763 mi
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
530 mi
763 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1561 lb
Maximum Payload
1404 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
















59.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft