Renault Espace 2015 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.7 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Renault Espace and Volkswagen Sharan are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 247 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 247 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 885 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2035 litres | 2297 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage space (by 53 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Sharan (by 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`471 kg | 2`370 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`659 kg | 1`803 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 812 kg | 567 kg | |
| Renault Espace load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than Volkswagen Sharan. Therefore, Renault Espace is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 10 800 | |
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