Opel Vivaro 2006 vs Renault Espace 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vivaro engine produces 4 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Opel Vivaro reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.5 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vivaro consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vivaro could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 164 mm (6.5 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.96 m | 1.73 m | |
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Opel Vivaro is larger. Opel Vivaro is 12 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vivaro is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 9 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1200 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1200 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3100 litres | 2860 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vivaro (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vivaro is 1.4 metres more than that of the Renault Espace, which means Opel Vivaro can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`900 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4600 | |
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