Renault Espace 2002 vs Mazda MPV 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 18 HP more power than Mazda MPV, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Mazda MPV. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.1 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MPV, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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 2002 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Espace 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Renault Espace is 9 cm shorter than the Mazda MPV, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 1600 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda MPV has more luggage space (by 3 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda MPV, which means Renault Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`435 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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