Car comparison

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIvsRenault Espace V 1.6 TCe

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

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Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present
VS

Renault Espace V

1.6 TCe

200 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Lightest
    1,229 kg
    2,709 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    935 km
    581 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIRenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
150hp112kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,229kg2,709lb
1,609kg3,547lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
99.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
48.6s
Calculated
57.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
935km581mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,888mm74in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,677mm66in
Wheelbase
2,554mm101in
2,884mm114in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,621mm64in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
247L
Max trunk volume
1,222L
2,035L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
40L
58L
CO2 emissions-
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIRenault Espace V 1.6 TCePowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe5,750 rpm2,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIRenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.6 s
57.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
200 hp
149 kW

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
1,609 kg
3,547 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
211 km/h
131 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe8.6 s

Although Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe has more power, Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 1.1 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
935 km
581 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 mph
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
200 hp
149 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIRenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
150 hp
112 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
935 km
581 mi
CO2 score
-
140 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 Taigo 1.5 TSIRenault Espace V 1.6 TCe
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Is 380 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 151 km (94 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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