Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Renault Espace 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Espace, but torque is 30 NM less than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Sharan consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Sharan could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Volkswagen Sharan and Renault Espace are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 885 litres | 247 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | 247 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 885 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2430 litres | 2035 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage space (by 53 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Sharan (by 395 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`370 kg | 2`471 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`728 kg | 1`659 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 642 kg | 812 kg | |
| Volkswagen Sharan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Renault Espace. Therefore, Renault Espace is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 11 400 | |
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