Renault Espace 2006 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.2 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Grand Scenic 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 Grand Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | |
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 16 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1960 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 242 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 900 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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