Renault Espace 2000
Soft driving, good visibility.
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This generation of Renault Espace has been produced from September, 2000 to September, 2002. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Renault is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.9 litres and power of from 140 to 190 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.9 to 2.2 litres and power of from 98 to 130 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

Renault Espace 2000 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.9 to 11.6 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.6 to 7.1 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Renault Espace 2000 petrol engine version is Renault Espace 2.0 16V, consuming 8.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Renault Espace 2000 diesel - Renault Espace 1.9 DTi for 100 kilometers consumes 6.6 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Renault Espace real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 13 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +13% for petrol engines and +13% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Renault Espace modification.
Renault Espace 2000 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 211 to 273 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 175 to 189 grams per kilometer. From Renault Espace with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Renault Espace 2.0 16V which produces an average of 211 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Renault Espace diesels least CO2 distributes Renault Espace 1.9 DTi - 175 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.6 seconds has Renault Espace 3.0 V6 24V version, conversely the tardiest one is Renault Espace 1.9 DTi reaching this speed only in 15 seconds. The maximum top speed is 203 km/h for the 2.9 petrol 6-cylinder 190 hp version (Renault Espace 3.0 V6 24V).
Lenght of Renault Espace is 452 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Renault Espace is about 5 cm longer than Opel Zafira, but 10 cm shorter than Volkswagen Sharan. Renault Espace gross weight is from 2270 to 2510 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 10 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Renault Espace trunk space is 275 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 2850 litres.
This Renault is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 950 €. According to user reviews, average Renault Espace repair costs are 90 € per year. Users calculated Renault Espace 2000 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 59%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Renault Espace for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Renault Espace prices and costs.
Renault Espace modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Renault Espace 2000 1.9 DTi
Sep 2000 — Jul 2002 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 98 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V Automatic | 2.0 Petrol | 140 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Renault Espace 2002 2.2 DCi
Jan 2002 — Sep 2002 Most powerfull diesel version (130 HP) |
2.2 Diesel | 130 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Espace 2000 2.9 3.0 V6 24V
Sep 2000 — Jul 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds |
2.9 Petrol | 190 HP | 11.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Renault Espace prices
Renault Espace 2000 - 2002 minivan price in Latvia is from 400 € to 1800 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Renault Espace price is more below average - Renault Espace is approximately for 43 percents cheaper then average minivans of this age (compare minivans 2000 - 2002 prices). The reason of Renault Espace low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Renault Espace 2002 price | 400 € | 1100 € | 1600 € | |
Renault Espace 2001 price | 500 € | 1200 € | 1800 € | |
Renault Espace 2000 price | 500 € | 500 € | 500 € |
Renault Espace total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Renault Espace? Users calculated Renault Espace 2000 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer.
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Renault Espace reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Renault Espace reliability is below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2012 defects were detected in an average of 29.1 percent of Renault Espace of this generation (on average 11 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 25.3%.
Renault Espace 2000 features (options)
Percentage of Renault Espace with corresponding feature (option)
74% Roof bars (railings)
65% Metallic paint
51% Adjustable steering wheel
44% Climate control
36% Xenon headlights
26% Sunroof
25% Panoramic sunroof
19% Cruise control
16% Rain sensor
15% Heated seats
12% Leather upholstery
11%
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Renault Espace reviews
Total 7 Renault Espace owner reviews
Purchase year: | 2013 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 70`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 270 € (~ 90 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Cons: Lighting contacts... inexorably.