Renault Espace 2006 vs Renault Espace 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Renault Espace 2010 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace 2006 engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Espace 2010, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Espace 2010. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace 2006 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace 2010, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace 2006 could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace 2006 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace 2010. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace 2010 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 Espace 2010 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace 2010 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Espace 2006 and Renault Espace 2010 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 2860 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`635 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Espace 2010 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace 2006 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Renault Espace 2010, so Renault Espace 2010 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5000 | |
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