Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Renault Grand Espace 2010
| 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: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Grand Espace. Despite less power, Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Sharan consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 980 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: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | 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. | |||
| 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 Renault Grand Espace 2010 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 | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.75 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Espace, which means Volkswagen Sharan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 5600 | |
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