Renault Espace 2002 vs Mazda 5 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 5, but torque is 6 NM more than Mazda 5. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.2 | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace 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 Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | Used also on Mazda 6 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 5, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1566 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 179 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1294 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 5, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`435 | 2`100 | |
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| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Mazda 5, so Mazda 5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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