Car comparison

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCevsVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

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

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Renault Espace V

1.8 Energy TCe

225 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    853 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • 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
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCeVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
225hp168kW
150hp112kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,229kg2,709lb
Gross weight
2,393kg5,276lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
95.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
39.2s
Calculated
48.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
853km530mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,857mm191in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,888mm74in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,677mm66in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,884mm114in
2,554mm101in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,621mm64in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
680L
440L
Max trunk volume
2,101L
1,222L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
40L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
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Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCeVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe5,600 rpm1,750 rpm5,850 rpm
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCeVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.2 s
48.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
225 hp
168 kW
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe7.6 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe and Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: 0.7 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: 1.7 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
853 km
530 mi
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
225 hp
168 kW
7.6 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
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

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 V1.8 Energy TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCeVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
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
Range score
853 km
530 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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
VehicleRenault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCeVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Is 381 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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