Renault Espace 2002 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.7 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 10 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| 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 | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Volkswagen Sharan, so Volkswagen Sharan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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