The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT DSG (18 - ..)
€ 44,800

€ 37,600

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT.
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
66.2
75.4
83.8
67.7
75
81.9
75.4 in
Width
75 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
66.2 in
Height
67.7 in
113.5
191.3
115
191.1
191.3 in
Length
191.1 in
113.5 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
3765 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.4 %

General
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 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 OPF BMT
Performance
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF 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 OPF BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.55 lb/hp
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
16.96 lb/hp
25.55 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
458 mi
Range
649 mi
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
458 mi
649 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
127 kWh
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
144 kWh
127 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1548 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
















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