The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (15 - 18)
€ 35,600

€ 41,800

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160.
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
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
115
191.1
113.5
191.2
191.1 in
Length
191.2 in
115 in
Wheelbase
113.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
3785 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5448 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.97 %

General
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*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 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
25.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.2 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
25.57 lb/hp
24.2 lb/hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
659 mi
Range
767 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
659 mi
767 mi
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1625 lb
27 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
















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