Renault Espace 2000 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.4 | |
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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: | 78 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Espace 2000 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Espace 2000 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Renault Espace is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Sharan, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Espace is 4 cm lower. | |||
| 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Espace has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Sharan has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Espace, so Renault Espace quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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