The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18) vs. Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 45,800

€ 44,800

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF.
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
4239 lb
Curb Weight
3765 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.18 %

General
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
7N
Generation
RFC
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
181 hp
222 hp
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
Performance
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
131 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.42 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
763 mi
Range
458 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
763 mi
458 mi
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
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).
144 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
117.3 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 225 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1404 lb
Maximum Payload
1548 lb
27 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
















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