Renault Espace 2002 vs Toyota Previa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Previa, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Previa. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Previa 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 | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Renault Espace is 12 cm shorter than the Toyota Previa, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 8 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 2370 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 490 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Previa, 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`200 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2600 | |
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