The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 15) vs. Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP (13 - 15)
€ 33,700

€ 48,000

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP.
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
67.7
75
81.9
68.7
74.6
82.8
75 in
Width
74.6 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
67.7 in
Height
68.7 in
114.9
191.1
113
191.2
191.1 in
Length
191.2 in
114.9 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
3840 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5875 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
14.19 %

General
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand 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 5800 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
171 hp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
Performance
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand 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 Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.17 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
25.95 lb/hp
26.17 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
572 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
572 mi
806 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
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).
131.6 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
144 kWh
131.6 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
25.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft












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