Renault Espace 1997 2.0
Renault Espace 1997 2.0 petrol description
Minivan / MPV Renault Espace 1997 2.0 has been produced from January, 1997 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 5400 rpm and torque 168 Nm (Newton metres) on 4250 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard.
More engine specs
This Renault Espace 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40, 5W-50 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.
Renault Espace 1997 2.0 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Renault Espace 1997 2.0 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Renault Espace 1997 2.0 fuel consumption is 9.7 litres per 100km (10.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 78 litres or 20.61 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Renault real everyday fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Renault Espace fuel consumption.
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 1997 2.0 technical data
Model: | Renault Espace 2.0 | ||
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Body style: | Minivan / MPV | ||
Production period: | 1997. January ... 2000. September | ||
Engine: | 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 227 g/km |
Power: | 115 HP ON 5400 RPM | Torque: | 168 NM ON 4250 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 175 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 (combined) 12.8 (urban) 7.9 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km (23.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres (20.6 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.52m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.77m (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: | 2250 kg |
Renault Espace 1997 2.0 engine F3R EUR
Engine displacement | 1998 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 82.7 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 93 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5 : 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 1997 2.0 oil type | 5W-40, 5W-50 |
Oil capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
Power | 109 - 114 HP ON 5400 RPM |
Torque | 165 - 168 NM ON 4250 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1986 |
Duration of production | 15 years |
All Renault Espace minivan [1997 - 2000] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Renault Espace 1999 1.9 dTi
Jan 1999 — Dec 2000 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 98 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Espace 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Sep 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Espace 1998 2.0 Automatic Jan 1998 — Nov 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 10.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Renault Espace 1999 2.0 16V
Jan 1999 — Sep 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Espace 1997 2.2 DT
Jan 1997 — Sep 2000 Most powerfull diesel version (115 HP) |
2.2 Diesel | 115 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Espace 1998 2.9 3.0 V6 24V
Oct 1998 — Sep 2000 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds |
2.9 Petrol | 194 HP | 11.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Renault Espace 1997 3.0 V6 Jan 1997 — Oct 1998 | 3.0 Petrol | 170 HP | 13.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |