The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - ..)
€ 32,400
€ 39,000
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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
74.6
82.8
67.7
75
81.9
74.6 in
Width
75 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
68 in
Height
67.7 in
110.4
183.3
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
3953 lb
5598 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.56 %
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 dual clutch 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
*DLT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Espace TCe 170
168 hp
148 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Espace TCe 170
199 lb‑ft
251 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
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Espace TCe 170
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Renault Espace TCe 170
24.15 lb/hp
26.71 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
45 mpg
Renault Espace TCe 170
28 mpg
45 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
34 mpg
highway
50 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
606 mi
Range
836 mi
Renault Espace TCe 170
606 mi
836 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).
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).
107 kWh
Renault Espace TCe 170
161.1 kWh
107 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1360 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
81 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft
