Dodge Grand Caravan 2008 vs Renault Grand Espace 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Grand Caravan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Grand 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Grand Espace, but torque is 135 NM less than Renault Grand Espace. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 5.7 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 6.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Grand Caravan could require 915 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Grand Espace 2012 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan is larger, but lower. Dodge Grand Caravan is 21 cm longer than the Renault Grand Espace, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6400 | |
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