Renault Espace 2002 vs Dodge Caravan 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Espace) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Caravan) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 150 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Espace engine produces 30 HP less power than Dodge Caravan, but torque is 35 NM more than Dodge Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caravan, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caravan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Caravan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
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Renault Espace is smaller. Renault Espace is 14 cm shorter than the Dodge Caravan, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Espace is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 566 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 566 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2860 litres | 4160 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Dodge Caravan has more luggage space (by 275 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Caravan (by 1300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`555 kg | 2`450 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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