The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP (12 - 15) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (11 - 15)
€ 36,600

€ 32,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
68.7
74.6
82.8
67.7
75
81.9
74.6 in
Width
75 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
68.7 in
Height
67.7 in
113
191.2
114.9
191.1
191.2 in
Length
191.1 in
113 in
Wheelbase
114.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4411 lb
Curb Weight
3907 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
11.45 %

General
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
JK
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
148 hp
113 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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29.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.58 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
29.8 lb/hp
34.58 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
905 mi
Range
791 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
905 mi
791 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
117.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1365 lb
Maximum Payload
1296 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.1 cu ft












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