Mazda MPV 1999 vs Renault Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 18 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 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: | 630'000 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 Mazda MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Espace engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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: | 4.75 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Mazda MPV is 9 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MPV is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda MPV has more luggage space (by 3 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MPV is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Espace, which means Mazda MPV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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