Renault Espace 2010 vs Chevrolet Orlando 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 9 HP more power than Chevrolet Orlando, whereas torque is 164 NM more than Chevrolet Orlando. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Orlando, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Orlando. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Used also on Chevrolet Cruze | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.63 m | |
| Renault Espace and Chevrolet Orlando are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1499 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chevrolet Orlando has more luggage space (by 167 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1361 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.3 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Orlando. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`555 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5000 | |
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