The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP (13 - 15)
€ 42,100

€ 34,600

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 7.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP.
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
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 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4356 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5743 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
9.41 %

General
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
7N
Generation
JK
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DED*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
Performance
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
18.18 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
604 mi
Range
905 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
604 mi
905 mi
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
136.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Espace dCi 150 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
27 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft












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