Renault Espace 1999 vs Opel Zafira 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 3 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 150 mm (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. Note, however, that this Opel Zafira version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 130 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`020 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Espace has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Espace, so Renault Espace quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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