Renault Espace 2010 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.1 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 920 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, 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 Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 9 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 2063 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 354 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 797 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Grand Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`475 | 2`203 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4600 | |
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