Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2016
| 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 | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, but torque is 30 NM less than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Sharan consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, 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 | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1200 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. | |||
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 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | |
| 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is larger. Volkswagen Sharan is 22 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 809 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 533 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 809 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1737 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Scenic, which means Volkswagen Sharan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 11 800 | |
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