Mazda MPV 1999 vs Renault Espace 2002

 
Mazda MPV
1999 - 2002
Renault Espace
2002 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.2 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 122 HP150 HP
Torque: 175 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.2 seconds11.5 seconds
Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving.
Mazda MPV engine produces 28 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.17.7
The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Mazda MPV consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres83 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle1070 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway1310 km on highway
Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 7 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda PremacyInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis
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: noyes
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.66 m
Width: 1.83 m1.86 m
Height: 1.74 m1.73 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 seats7 seats
Trunk capacity: 294 litres291 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: 294 litres291 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1600 litres2860 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 meters11 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.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2302`555
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 10001400
Pros and Cons: Mazda MPV has
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
Renault Espace has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • electric power steering
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