The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (13 - 15) vs. Renault Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
€ 37,800

€ 32,400

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is 7.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Renault Espace TCe 170.
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 170
67.7
75
81.9
68
74.6
82.8
75 in
Width
74.6 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
67.7 in
Height
68 in
114.9
191.1
110.4
183.3
191.1 in
Length
183.3 in
114.9 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 170
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5598 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.17 %

General
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 170
7N
Generation
JK
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 170
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
175 hp
168 hp
Renault Espace TCe 170
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Espace TCe 170
Performance
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 170
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Espace TCe 170
▶ REPLAY
22.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22.67 lb/hp
24.15 lb/hp
Renault Espace TCe 170
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 170
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
28 mpg
Renault Espace TCe 170
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
750 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
750 mi
606 mi
Renault Espace TCe 170
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
119.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Renault Espace TCe 170
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 170
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1541 lb
25.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft










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