Renault Grand Espace 2003 vs Mazda 5 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Espace engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 5. Despite the higher power, Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | 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 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 | 4.50 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 36 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`630 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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