The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 42,900
€ 35,600
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 TCe 225 GPF is 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI 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 TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
3765 lb
Curb Weight
3785 lb
5329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.53 %
General
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
RFC
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*DJK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
222 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
222 hp
148 hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.57 lb/hp
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
16.96 lb/hp
25.57 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
659 mi
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
487 mi
659 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
125 kWh
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1563 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
59.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft
