Volkswagen Sharan 2015 vs Renault Trafic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Sharan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Trafic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Trafic, but torque is 90 NM less than Renault Trafic. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Sharan could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| Renault Trafic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.97 m | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is smaller. Volkswagen Sharan is 15 cm shorter than the Renault Trafic, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 955 litres | 1000 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2430 litres | 2100 litres | |
| Volkswagen Sharan has 45 litres less trunk space than the Renault Trafic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Sharan (by 330 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 Trafic. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 000 | |
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