The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT DSG (18 - ..)

€ 49,800
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
€ 37,600
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT DSG (18 - ..) VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

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 OPF BMT.
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
68.7
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
74.6
82.8
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT DSG (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 Automatic (12 - 15)
113
191.2
Blueprint VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT DSG (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 OPF BMT
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5875 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
15.51 %
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT DSG (18 - ..)

General

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
JK
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF BMT

Performance

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF 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 OPF BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
649 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
806 mi
649 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF 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).
127 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
131.6 kWh
127 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
86.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft