Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V Automatic

Renault Espace 2000 2.0 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V Automatic has been produced from September, 2000 to September, 2002. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 188 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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This Renault Espace 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.9 litres.

Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V Automatic fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 78 litres or 20.61 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Renault real everyday fuel consumption is 12.2 litres per 100 km, which is 30% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Renault Espace fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Renault Espace version with manual gearbox (Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.8 seconds faster (in 11.6 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 3.5 litres per 100 km or 29 % - 8.7 litres per 100 km.
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Renault Espace 2000

Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V Automatic technical data

Model: Renault Espace 2.0 16V Automatic
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2000. September ... 2002. September 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 223 g/km
Power: 140 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 188 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 (combined) 12.9 (urban) 7.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 12.2 l/100km (19.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 78 litres (20.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.52m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.69m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Ground clearance: 110 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 7 seats
Trunk capacity: 275 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2850 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2350 kg

Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V Automatic engine F4R G1

Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.7 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 93 mm
Compression ratio 9.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Renault Espace 2000 2.0 16V Automatic oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.9 litres (6.2 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 8.8 litres (9.3 quarts)
Power 135 - 140 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 185 - 195 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 11 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2001 onwards.

Engine also used on Renault Laguna Renault Scenic Renault Clio Renault Megane and 2 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Renault Espace minivan [2000 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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 2000 reviews
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