The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (11 - 15) vs. Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (15 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 41,800

€ 32,800
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160.
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR 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
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
3907 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5448 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.15 %

General
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
7N
Generation
RFC
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DLT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113 hp
158 hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
34.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.2 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
34.58 lb/hp
24.2 lb/hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
791 mi
Range
767 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
791 mi
767 mi
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1625 lb
25.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft














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