The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14) vs. VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 15)

€ 34,400
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14) Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
€ 33,700
 VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 15) VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,400
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 TCe 170 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
68.7
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
74.6
82.8
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT 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 TCe 170 (12 - 14)
113
191.2
Blueprint VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT 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 TCe 170
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3840 lb
5609 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
5.58 %
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 15)

General

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
JK
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
168 hp
148 hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
24.21 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
572 mi
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
606 mi
572 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
144 kWh
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1541 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.1 cu ft
86.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft