Renault Grand Espace 2012 vs Renault Espace 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.2 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace 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 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: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.73 m | |
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Renault Grand Espace is larger. Renault Grand Espace is 20 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 165 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.8 metres more than that of the Renault Espace, which means Renault Grand Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`665 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5000 | |
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