Renault Grand Espace 2012 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, but torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | 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: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Grand Espace 2012 2.0 engine 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`544 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 13 600 | |
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