Renault Espace 2006 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 256 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 256 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`555 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Sharan, so Volkswagen Sharan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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