Renault Espace 2015 vs Peugeot 5008 2017
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 10 HP more power than Peugeot 5008, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 5008. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
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The Peugeot 5008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 5008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 236 mm (9.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 5008 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 Peugeot 5008 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 22 cm longer than the Peugeot 5008, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 247 litres | 780 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 247 litres | 780 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2035 litres | 1940 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Peugeot 5008 has more luggage space (by 533 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 95 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.7 metres more than that of the Peugeot 5008, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`353 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 20 400 | |
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