The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 15)
€ 49,800

€ 33,700

€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
1746
1894
2104
1720
1904
2081
1894 mm
Width
1904 mm
2104 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1746 mm
Height
1720 mm
2869
4856
2919
4854
4856 mm
Length
4854 mm
2869 mm
Wheelbase
2919 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
2030 kg
Kerb Weight
1742 kg
2665 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2290 kg

Weight Difference:
288 kg
14.19 %

General
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
JK
Generation
7N
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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 petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*DJK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
171 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
171 bhp
148 bhp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
360 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
360 NM
240 NM
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
11.87 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
806 mi
Range
572 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
806 mi
572 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).
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).
144 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
131.6 kWh
144 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
456 L
Boot Capacity
885 L












3050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2430 L