The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225 EDC (17 - 18)
€ 38,300

€ 41,600

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TCe 225.
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
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 TCe 225
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5276 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.85 %

General
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
7N
Generation
RFC
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
197 hp
222 hp
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
Performance
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
▶ REPLAY
20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
20.03 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
518 mi
Range
530 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
518 mi
530 mi
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
159.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Espace ENERGY TCe 225
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1561 lb
25.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft














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