The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP (12 - 15) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 36,600
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP (12 - 15) Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
€ 42,100
 VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
68.7
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP (12 - 15)
74.6
82.8
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP (12 - 15)
113
191.2
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT
4411 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
10.54 %
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
JK
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DED*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
148 hp
217 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
29.8 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
905 mi
Range
604 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
905 mi
604 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI 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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
117.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Grand Espace dCi 150 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1365 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
86.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft