Renault Espace 2015 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Renault Espace engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Multivan. Despite less power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 8.8 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1060 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Multivan 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.97 m | |
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Renault Espace is smaller. Renault Espace is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Multivan, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Espace is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 247 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 247 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2035 litres | 5800 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Volkswagen Multivan has more luggage space (by 5553 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Multivan (by 3765 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`471 | 3`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 25 200 | |
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