The Comparative Analysis :

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 42,100
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 49,800
 Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15) Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP.
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
75
81.9
68.7
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
115
191.1
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)
113
191.2
191.1 in
Length
191.2 in
115 in
Wheelbase
113 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5875 lb
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.82 %
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 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
171 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
171 hp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP

Performance

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
140 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP

▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.17 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
18.18 lb/hp
26.17 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
604 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
604 mi
806 mi
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
136.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace dCi 175 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
27 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
68.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
86.4 cu ft