Renault Espace 2010 vs Opel Zafira 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | |
| 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: 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 | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace and Opel Zafira are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 152 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 152 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 710 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 139 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1000 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Renault Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6600 | |
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