Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 vs Renault Grand Espace 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 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: | 287 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 112 HP more power than Renault Grand Espace, but torque is 7 NM less than Renault Grand Espace. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 6.4 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 5.4 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 810 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1110 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Dodge Grand Caravan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| 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: | 5.15 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan is larger, but lower. Dodge Grand Caravan is 30 cm longer than the Renault Grand Espace, 10 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 2359 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 2359 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
4072 litres | 3050 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Dodge Grand Caravan has more luggage space (by 1903 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Grand Caravan (by 1022 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Grand Caravan is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Espace. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`744 kg | 2`665 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`050 kg | 1`963 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 694 kg | 702 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5400 | |
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