Renault Espace 1997 vs Volkswagen Sharan 1997
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 174 HP | |
Torque: | 235 NM | 235 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
Renault Espace engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Sharan, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.7 | 12.7 | |
The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
810 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.52 m | 4.62 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
Renault Espace is 10 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Sharan, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Espace is 4 cm higher. | |||
Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | no data | |
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`000 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | average | |
Renault Espace has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Sharan, so Renault Espace quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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