Renault Grand Espace 2012 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Sharan. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.4 | |
| Renault Grand Espace consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Sharan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Sharan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| 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 | |||
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 | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 885 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | 2297 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 156 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 753 litres). | |||
| 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`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 10 800 | |
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