Nissan Serena 1993 vs Renault Espace 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Nissan Serena is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Serena engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Nissan Serena reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.7 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Serena consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Serena might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Nissan Serena 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: | 4.32 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
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Nissan Serena is smaller, but higher. Nissan Serena is 21 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Serena is 6 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 |
620 litres | 2850 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 2230 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`225 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Espace has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Serena, so Renault Espace quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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