Opel Sintra 1997 vs Renault Espace 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Opel Sintra engine produces 1 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Renault Espace. Despite the higher power, Opel Sintra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Sintra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Sintra could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Sintra consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Sintra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Frontera | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, 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. | |||
| Renault Espace 1999 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Espace 1999 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
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Opel Sintra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Sintra is 15 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Sintra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 460 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3765 litres | 2850 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Opel Sintra has more luggage space (by 185 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Sintra (by 915 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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