Chrysler Town & Country 2008 vs Renault Espace 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Town & Country) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Espace) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 312 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Chrysler Town & Country engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Espace, but torque is 68 NM less than Renault Espace. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 4.7 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Town & Country consumes 7.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Town & Country could require 1170 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Wrangler | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Town & Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
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Chrysler Town & Country is larger. Chrysler Town & Country is 29 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 11 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Town & Country is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 930 litres | 247 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 930 litres | 247 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2340 litres | 2035 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chrysler Town & Country has more luggage space (by 683 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Town & Country (by 305 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| 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`585 | 2`471 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 12 400 | |
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