Renault Espace 2018 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 8.1 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1150 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: | 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Multivan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Multivan 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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`542 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 25 200 | |
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