The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 49,800
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
€ 42,100
 VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 49,800
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 175 FAP is just 0.2 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT.
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
1746
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
1894
2104
1720
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
1904
2081
1894 mm
Width
1904 mm
2104 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1746 mm
Height
1720 mm
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
2869
4856
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
2920
4854
4856 mm
Length
4854 mm
2869 mm
Wheelbase
2920 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
2030 kg
Kerb Weight
1790 kg
2665 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2360 kg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
240 kg
11.82 %
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DED*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
171 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
171 bhp
217 bhp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
360 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
360 NM
350 NM
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

154 m
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.25 kg/bhp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
11.87 kg/bhp
8.25 kg/bhp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
604 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
806 mi
604 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
131.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
456 L
Boot Capacity
955 L
3050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2430 L