Renault Espace 2002 vs Seat Alhambra 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 10 HP more power than Seat Alhambra, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Seat Alhambra. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Seat Alhambra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Espace is 3 cm longer than the Seat Alhambra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 256 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 256 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2860 litres | 2610 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 35 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.9 metres less than that of the Seat Alhambra, 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: | 2`555 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`665 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 705 kg | 845 kg | |
| Renault Espace load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Seat Alhambra. Therefore, Seat Alhambra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Seat Alhambra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Seat Alhambra, so Seat Alhambra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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