Renault Espace 2018 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.8 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Koleos | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, 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 Grand Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
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| 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`532 | 2`397 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 12 000 | |
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