The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14) vs. VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 34,400
€ 35,600
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 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
74.6
82.8
67.7
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
113
191.2
115
191.1
191.2 in
Length
191.1 in
113 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3785 lb
5609 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
6.93 %
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 5000 rpm
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
168 hp
148 hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.57 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
24.21 lb/hp
25.57 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
36 mpg
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
28 mpg
36 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
606 mi
Range
659 mi
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
606 mi
659 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).
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).
125 kWh
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
161.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1307 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
86.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft
