Renault Espace 2002 vs Mazda 5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 5, but torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 5. Despite the higher power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 1150 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace 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 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| 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 | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 16 cm longer than the Mazda 5, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1566 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 179 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 5, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Mazda 5, so Mazda 5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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