Renault Espace 2007 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 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: | 175 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 55 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 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 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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 2007 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 19 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1820 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 151 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1040 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
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