Renault Espace 2002 vs Mazda MPV 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 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 (Mazda MPV) 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 28 HP more power than Mazda MPV, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Mazda MPV. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 10.1 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | 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. | |||
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. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`555 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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