The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - ..) vs. Renault Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
€ 39,000

€ 32,400

€ 39,000
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
3953 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5598 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.56 %

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 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
*DLT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Renault Espace TCe 170
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Espace TCe 170
Performance
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Renault Espace TCe 170
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 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
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26.71 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
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
45 mpg
28 mpg
Renault Espace TCe 170
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
836 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
836 mi
606 mi
Renault Espace TCe 170
Environmental Impact
107 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
107 kWh
161.1 kWh
Renault Espace TCe 170
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 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
1360 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