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

€ 39,000

€ 36,600
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
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
115
191.1
191.2 in
Length
191.1 in
113 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4411 lb
Curb Weight
3953 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
10.4 %

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 dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
148 hp
148 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
251 lb‑ft
251 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
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
29.8 lb/hp
26.71 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
45 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
905 mi
Range
836 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
905 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
117.3 kWh
107 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
1360 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft














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