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: | 140 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.7 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Sharan consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 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: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Sharan 2010 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 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 |
2297 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 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`370 kg | 2`471 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`803 kg | 1`659 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 567 kg | 812 kg | |
| Volkswagen Sharan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 43 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 (€): | 10 400 | 11 800 | |
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