The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (11 - 15)
€ 42,900

€ 35,900

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
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
114.9
191.1
191.2 in
Length
191.1 in
113.5 in
Wheelbase
114.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3765 lb
Curb Weight
4169 lb
5329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
9.67 %

General
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
222 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
222 hp
138 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
16.96 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
725 mi
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
487 mi
725 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
123.4 kWh
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
140.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1563 lb
Maximum Payload
1409 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.1 cu ft














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