The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (15 - 18)
€ 38,300

€ 41,800

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 TSI is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160.
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
67.7
75
81.9
65.9
74.3
83.8
75 in
Width
74.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
67.7 in
Height
65.9 in
114.9
191.1
113.5
191.2
191.1 in
Length
191.2 in
114.9 in
Wheelbase
113.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5448 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.12 %

General
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
7N
Generation
RFC
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
197 hp
158 hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.2 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
20.03 lb/hp
24.2 lb/hp
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
518 mi
Range
767 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
518 mi
767 mi
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
159.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1625 lb
25.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft














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