Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Renault Grand Espace 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Grand Espace. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Sharan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volkswagen Sharan and Renault Grand Espace are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 809 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 809 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Espace. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 7000 | |
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