The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)

€ 32,400
Renault Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14) Renault Espace TCe 170
€ 41,500
 VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18) VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Espace TCe 170 is 7.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Renault Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
68
Blueprint Renault Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
74.6
82.8
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)
75
81.9
74.6 in
Width
75 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
68 in
Height
67.7 in
Blueprint Renault Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
110.4
183.3
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)
115
191.1
183.3 in
Length
191.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
115 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5598 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Renault Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.17 %
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)

General

Renault Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
JK
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Espace TCe 170
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Espace TCe 170
168 hp
181 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Espace TCe 170
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Renault Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace TCe 170

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Renault Espace TCe 170
24.15 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Espace TCe 170
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
821 mi
Renault Espace TCe 170
606 mi
821 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Renault Espace TCe 170
161.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1541 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
81 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft