Citroen C8 2004 vs Renault Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 217 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C8 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C8 engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Citroen C8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.4 | |
| Citroen C8 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C8 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Espace 2002 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Espace 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.73 m | |
| Citroen C8 is 7 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C8 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2948 litres | 2860 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C8 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Espace. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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