The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 15) vs. Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 33,700

€ 44,800

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF.
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
67.7
75
81.9
66.2
75.4
83.8
75 in
Width
75.4 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
67.7 in
Height
66.2 in
114.9
191.1
113.5
191.3
191.1 in
Length
191.3 in
114.9 in
Wheelbase
113.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
3840 lb
Curb Weight
3765 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
1.95 %

General
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
7N
Generation
RFC
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
222 hp
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
Performance
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
25.95 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
572 mi
Range
458 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
572 mi
458 mi
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
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).
144 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
144 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1548 lb
25.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft














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