Renault Grand Espace 2002 vs Mazda 5 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 165 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Mazda 5. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.2 | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Espace could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 5 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 Mazda 5 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Used also on Mazda 6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Grand Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Grand Espace engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
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Renault Grand Espace is larger. Renault Grand Espace is 30 cm longer than the Mazda 5, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | 1566 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 344 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 1484 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 5, which means Renault Grand 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`530 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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