Renault Grand Espace 2012 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 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: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
Volkswagen Sharan is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Sharan, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.5 | |
Renault Grand Espace consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Espace could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1450 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
1660 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
Renault Grand Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | 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. | |||
Renault Grand Espace 2012 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. 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: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
Renault Grand Espace and Volkswagen Sharan are practically the same length. | |||
Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 809 litres | |
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | no data | |
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 809 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`340 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | low | |
Average price (€): | 7000 | 13 600 | |
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