Renault Espace 2002 vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 10 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Mitsubishi Space Wagon. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.3 | |
| Renault Espace consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 460'000 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 Mitsubishi Space Wagon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 40 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 6 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 240 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 240 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 51 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 2620 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`435 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, so Mitsubishi Space Wagon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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