Car comparison

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6vsVolkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI

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

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Renault Espace IV (PHASE II)

3.5 V6

241 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedMinivan / MPV2006-2010
VS

Volkswagen Sharan II

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2010-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    196 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    885 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    96/100

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
241hp180kW
200hp149kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
110.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
43.2s
Calculated
47.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,728mm68in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,803mm110in
2,919mm115in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
291L
885L
Max trunk volume
2,860L
2,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
83L
70L
CO2 emissions
284g/km
196g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.2 s
47.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6 has 41 hp more than Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI and Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
1,790 kg
3,946 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V68.1 s
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6 and Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI and Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6: 3.6 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
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
692 km
430 mi
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 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
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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
885 L
31.3 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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
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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Sharan II 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
RenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.3 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
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
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultEspace IV (PHASE II)3.5 V6VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
241 hp
180 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
885 L
31.3 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
284 g/km
196 g/km
Trunk score
291 L
10.3 cu ft
885 L
31.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Espace IV (PHASE II) 3.5 V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 142 km (88 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 594 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 88 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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