Renault Espace 1997 vs Opel Zafira 1999
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.9 - 3.0 | 1.6 - 2.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 - 194 HP | 82 - 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 - 267 NM | 150 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 - 15 seconds | 8.2 - 17 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 - 13.7 | 6.6 - 10.1 | |
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Renault Espace petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Zafira. On average, Renault Espace equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 140 - 150 mm (5.5 - 5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Zafira 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.63 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 20 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | 1705 litres | |
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Renault Espace has more luggage capacity. Renault Espace has 130 litres more trunk space than the Opel Zafira. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Renault Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`363 | ~ 2`035 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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