Nissan Serena 1992 vs Renault Espace 1997
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 97 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 131 NM | 168 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.1 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Serena engine produces 18 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Nissan Serena reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.7 | |
The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Serena consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Serena could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 78 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
760 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Espace) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Nissan Serena) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.32 m | 4.52 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
Nissan Serena is smaller, but higher. Nissan Serena is 20 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Serena is 7 cm higher. | |||
Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 275 litres | |
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 275 litres | |
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 350 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2850 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Nissan Serena is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Espace, which means Nissan Serena can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`250 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | low | below average | |
Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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