Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 vs Renault Grand Espace 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 137 HP more power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Renault Grand Espace. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 6.5 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 5.3 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 795 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1050 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) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Grand 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 Grand Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Grand Espace 2010 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 | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Grand Caravan is 29 cm longer than the Renault Grand Espace, 14 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 2 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Grand Caravan is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Espace, which means Dodge Grand Caravan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`744 kg | 2`610 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`006 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 694 kg | 604 kg | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Renault Grand Espace. Therefore, Dodge Grand Caravan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5000 | |
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