Nissan Almera Tino 2000 vs Renault Espace 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row 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: | 114 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera Tino is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera Tino engine produces 16 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera Tino reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.6 | |
| Nissan Almera Tino consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera Tino over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Almera Tino 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 Nissan Almera Tino version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Almera | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
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Nissan Almera Tino is smaller. Nissan Almera Tino is 26 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera Tino is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 440 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 2850 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 900 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera Tino is 1 metres less than that of the Renault Espace, which means Nissan Almera Tino can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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