The Comparative Analysis :

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)

€ 42,100
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,400
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14) Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

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 TCe 170.
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
67.7
Blueprint VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
75
81.9
68.7
Blueprint Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
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 TCe 170 (12 - 14)
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 TCe 170
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5609 lb
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.97 %
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)

General

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
7N
Generation
JK
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
168 hp
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170

Performance

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170

 REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
18.18 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
28 mpg
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
604 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
604 mi
606 mi
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
136.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI BMT
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1541 lb
27 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
68.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
86.4 cu ft