Mazda MPV 2007 vs Renault Grand Espace 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Mazda MPV engine produces 7 HP less power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 67 NM less than Renault Grand Espace. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | Installed on at least 6 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 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: | 4.87 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Mazda MPV and Renault Grand Espace are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5600 | |
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