Renault Espace IV or Volkswagen Sharan I (7M)?

2002–2014 vs 1995–2010 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Espace IV 4,661 mm, Sharan I (7M) 4,634 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Espace IV 456 l, Sharan I (7M) 256 l.
Lowest consumption: Espace IV 6.5 l/100 km, Sharan I (7M) 6.3 l/100 km.
Power: Espace IV 88–177 kW, Sharan I (7M) 66–150 kW.
Standard equipment: Espace IV 27 items (Authentique), Sharan I (7M) 21 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Espace IV2002–2014 · 11 engines · Authentique, Expression, Privilège, InitialeSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Sharan I (7M)1995–2010 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, CLSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Espace IV2002–2014no listings	Volkswagen Sharan I (7M)1995–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,661 mm	Length4,620 mm–4,634 mm
Width	Width1,860 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,728 mm	Height1,730 mm–1,759 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,803 mm	Wheelbase2,835 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume291 l–456 l	Trunk volume256 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,900 kg	Curb weight1,611 kg–1,770 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank79 l–83 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2014	Production years1995–2010
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines10
Power	Power88–177 kW (120–241 hp)	Power66–150 kW (90–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–3.5	Displacement (l)1.9–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 dCi 130	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 115
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 3.5 V6	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 2.8 V6 24V
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsAuthentique · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Authentique	Items in the base trim21 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Initiale	Items in the top trim38 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 4
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 6
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Espace IV or Volkswagen Sharan I (7M)?

Length: Renault Espace IV 4,661 mm, Volkswagen Sharan I (7M) 4,634 mm (a 27 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,803 vs 2,835 mm. Boot: 456 vs 256 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Espace IV or Volkswagen Sharan I (7M)?

The most frugal Renault Espace IV uses 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 dCi 130); the most frugal Volkswagen Sharan I (7M) 6.3 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 115).

Which is more powerful — Renault Espace IV or Volkswagen Sharan I (7M)?

The strongest Renault Espace IV makes 177 kW (241 hp) (3.5 V6); the strongest Volkswagen Sharan I (7M) 150 kW (204 hp) (2.8 V6 24V).

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