Renault Grand Espace 2006 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand 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 Grand Espace could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Grand Espace 2006 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
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Renault Grand Espace is larger. Renault Grand Espace is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Sharan, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 256 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 256 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, which means Renault Grand Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`610 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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