The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 15) vs. Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130 (15 - 18)
€ 33,700

€ 39,000

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130.
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
67.7
75
81.9
65.9
74.3
83.8
75 in
Width
74.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
67.7 in
Height
65.9 in
114.9
191.1
113.5
191.2
191.1 in
Length
191.2 in
114.9 in
Wheelbase
113.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5187 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.29 %

General
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
7N
Generation
RFC
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
128 hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.81 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
25.95 lb/hp
27.81 lb/hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
53 mpg
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
572 mi
Range
819 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
572 mi
819 mi
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
Environmental Impact
144 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1627 lb
25.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft














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