Renault Espace 2006 vs Toyota Avensis Verso 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Avensis Verso, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Toyota Avensis Verso. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis Verso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Avensis Verso 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 Toyota Avensis Verso version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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 2006 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. Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics. One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Renault Espace is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis Verso, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 2422 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 9 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 438 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`555 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
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