The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14) vs. VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)

€ 34,400
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14) Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
€ 45,800
 VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18) VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
68.7
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
74.6
82.8
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
115
191.1
191.2 in
Length
191.1 in
113 in
Wheelbase
115 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4239 lb
5609 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.06 %
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)

General

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
JK
Generation
7N
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
168 hp
181 hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
24.21 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
763 mi
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
606 mi
763 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
117.3 kWh
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
161.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1541 lb
Maximum Payload
1404 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
27 cu ft
86.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68.8 cu ft