Nissan Serena 2000 vs Renault Espace 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 150 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Nissan Serena is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Serena engine produces 52 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Nissan Serena reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 76 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
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: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`270 | |
| 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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