Renault Espace 1997 vs Opel Zafira 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 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: | 115 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 10 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 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`510 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Opel Zafira has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Espace, so Opel Zafira quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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