Mazda 5 2006 vs Renault Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 5 engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Espace, but torque is 40 NM more than Renault Espace. Despite less power, Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Mazda 5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1150 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mazda 5 is smaller. Mazda 5 is 16 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 112 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 112 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1566 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 179 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Espace, which means Mazda 5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda 5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Mazda 5, so Mazda 5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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