The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18) vs. Renault Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
€ 45,800

€ 32,400

€ 45,800
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
115
191.1
110.4
183.3
191.1 in
Length
183.3 in
115 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 170
4239 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5598 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
4.32 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
181 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 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
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.42 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
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
763 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
763 mi
606 mi
Renault Espace TCe 170
Environmental Impact
117.3 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
117.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Renault Espace TCe 170
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 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
1404 lb
Maximum Payload
1541 lb
27 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft












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