Nissan Serena 2000 vs Renault Espace 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 145 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Serena engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Espace, but torque is 2 NM less than Renault Espace. Despite the higher power, Nissan Serena reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.4 | |
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The Nissan Serena is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Serena consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Nissan Serena over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Primera, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault 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: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.69 m | |
| Nissan Serena and Renault Espace are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 520 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`060 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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