Mazda MPV 1999 vs Renault Grand Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda MPV) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 28 HP less power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 145 NM less than Renault Grand Espace. Due to the lower power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.9 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1270 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault 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 Grand Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Grand 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 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mazda MPV is smaller. Mazda MPV is 11 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Espace, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MPV is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 3050 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 162 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 1450 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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