Renault Espace 2010 vs Renault Scenic 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 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: | 15 years | 19 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 3 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Renault Koleos | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Espace 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 32 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 437 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 437 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1837 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1023 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`475 | 1`953 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Renault Scenic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Renault Scenic, so Renault Scenic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3200 | |
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