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Volkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015 2.0 TSIvsRenault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Sharan II · Facelift 2015

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018
VS

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II)

3.5 V6

241 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedMinivan / MPV2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    959 km
    596 mi
  • Largest trunk
    955 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSIRenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
Power
220hp164kW
241hp180kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
96.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
110.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
43.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
959km596mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,656mm183in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,746mm69in
1,728mm68in
Wheelbase
2,920mm115in
2,803mm110in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
955L
291L
Max trunk volume
2,430L
2,860L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
70L
83L
CO2 emissions-
284g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSIRenault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSIRenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
43.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6 has 21 hp more than Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI and Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
226 km/h
140 mph
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI7.8 s
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V68.1 s

Although Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI and Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI and Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 4.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
959 km
596 mi
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
955 L
33.7 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,746 mm
68.7 in
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
291 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,728 mm
68.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TSIRenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
955 L
33.7 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,746 mm
68.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
291 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,728 mm
68.0 in
Range score
959 km
596 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
-
284 g/km
Trunk score
955 L
33.7 cu ft
291 L
10.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSIRenault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Sharan II Facelift 2015 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 267 km (166 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 664 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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