The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT DSG (18 - ..) vs. Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
€ 37,600

€ 42,300

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 OPF BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160.
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
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
115
191.1
113.5
191.3
191.1 in
Length
191.3 in
115 in
Wheelbase
113.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5631 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.06 %

General
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Renault Espace BLUE 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 OPF BMT
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
Performance
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
25.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
25.55 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
35 mpg
46 mpg
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
649 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
649 mi
756 mi
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
Environmental Impact
127 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
127 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
307 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 1.4 TSI OPF BMT
Renault Espace BLUE dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1563 lb
27 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
















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