The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 49,800
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
€ 35,700
 VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
68.7
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
74.6
82.8
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (10 - 12)
114.9
191.1
191.2 in
Length
191.1 in
113 in
Wheelbase
114.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3975 lb
5875 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5225 lb
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
11.17 %
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
171 hp
168 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
26.17 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
737 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
806 mi
737 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
121.3 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
131.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.1 cu ft
86.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft