Dodge Caravan 2001 vs Renault Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Dodge Caravan engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Renault Espace. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 9.4 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Caravan consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Caravan could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1090 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge Caravan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | 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 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: | 4.80 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
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Dodge Caravan is larger. Dodge Caravan is 14 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 14 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Caravan is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 566 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 566 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4160 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Dodge Caravan has more luggage space (by 275 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Caravan (by 1300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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