Mazda MPV 1999 vs Renault Espace 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Mazda MPV is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MPV engine produces 7 HP more power than Renault Espace, but torque is 75 NM less than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.0 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MPV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Espace engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
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Mazda MPV is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda MPV is 23 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MPV is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 2850 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda MPV has more luggage space (by 19 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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