Renault Espace 2003 vs Renault Espace 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Renault Espace 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace 2003 engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Espace 2006, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Renault Espace 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace 2003 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace 2006, which means that by driving the Renault Espace 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace 2003 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace 2003 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 2003 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
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 2003 and Renault Espace 2006 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`555 | 2`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3000 | |
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