Renault Espace 2015 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, but torque is 10 NM less than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 53 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 117 mm (4.6 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Grand Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Grand Scenic 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. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 2016 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 22 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 247 litres | 189 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 247 litres | 189 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2035 litres | no data | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Scenic, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 12 000 | |
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