The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (11 - 15) vs. Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
€ 35,900

€ 34,400

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the Renault Grand Espace TCe 170.
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
4169 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5609 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.42 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

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

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
30.21 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
39 mpg
28 mpg
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
725 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
725 mi
606 mi
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Environmental Impact
123.4 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
123.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1409 lb
Maximum Payload
1541 lb
25.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft












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