The Comparative Analysis :
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. Renault Grand Espace TCe 170 (12 - 14)
€ 38,300

€ 34,400

€ 38,300
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 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
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
67.7
75
81.9
68.7
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
114.9
191.1
113
191.2
191.1 in
Length
191.2 in
114.9 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5609 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.97 %

General
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
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
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
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
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
197 hp
168 hp
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Performance
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
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20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
20.03 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
28 mpg
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
518 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
518 mi
606 mi
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
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).
161.1 kWh
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
159.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Sharan 2.0 TSI
Renault Grand Espace TCe 170
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1541 lb
25.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft












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