Renault Espace 2006 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Grand Scenic. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 5.8 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Grand Scenic 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 Grand Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Grand Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 16 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 533 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1960 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 242 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 900 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`635 | 2`215 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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