The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 18) vs. Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 33,300

€ 47,800

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT is 7.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP.
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
67.7
75
81.9
68
74.6
82.8
75 in
Width
74.6 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
67.7 in
Height
68 in
115
191.1
110.4
183.3
191.1 in
Length
183.3 in
115 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
3754 lb
Curb Weight
4418 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
664 lb
15.03 %

General
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
7N
Generation
JK
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
171 hp
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
Performance
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
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25.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
25.36 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
680 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
680 mi
806 mi
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
121.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 175 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1316 lb
Maximum Payload
1402 lb
27 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft












68.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
81 cu ft