The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 49,800
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
€ 38,300
 VW Sharan 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 15) VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 TSI.
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
68.7
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
74.6
82.8
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
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 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
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 TSI
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5875 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.82 %
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

General

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
171 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
171 hp
197 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
266 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

505 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
26.17 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
37 mpg
28 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
806 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
806 mi
518 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
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).
159.2 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
131.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.1 cu ft
86.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft