Renault Espace 1997

This generation of Renault Espace has been produced from January, 1997 to December, 2000. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Renault is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.0 litres and power of from 115 to 194 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.9 to 2.2 litres and power of from 98 to 115 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.

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Renault Espace 1997 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.9 to 13.7 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.6 to 8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Renault Espace 1997 petrol engine version is Renault Espace 2.0 16V, consuming 8.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Renault Espace 1997 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 the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average the same for petrol engines and the same for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Renault Espace modification.

Renault Espace 1997 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 211 to 273 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 216 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.

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 2.0 Automatic reaching this speed only in 15 seconds. The maximum top speed is 203 km/h for the 2.9 petrol 6-cylinder 194 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 2250 to 2510 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 8 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 800 €. Users calculated Renault Espace 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.16 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 69%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% 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

Renault Espace safety

During safety testing Renault Espace has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Renault Espace is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Renault Espace got two stars.

Renault Espace prices

Renault Espace 1997 - 2000 minivan price in Latvia is from 400 € to 1300 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Renault Espace price is very low - Renault Espace is approximately for 45 percents cheaper then average minivans of this age (compare minivans 1997 - 2000 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.