The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP (13 - 15) vs. VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 48,000
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP (13 - 15) Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
€ 35,600
 VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 175 FAP is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
68.7
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP (13 - 15)
74.6
82.8
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 1.4 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 175 FAP (13 - 15)
113
191.2
Blueprint VW Sharan 1.4 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 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3785 lb
5875 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
690 lb
15.42 %
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 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 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*DJK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
171 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
171 hp
148 hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.57 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
26.17 lb/hp
25.57 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
659 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
806 mi
659 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
125 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
131.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
86.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft