Renault Espace 2002 vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 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 (Mitsubishi Space Wagon) 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Renault Espace and Mitsubishi Space Wagon have the same engine power, but Renault Espace torque is 95 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Wagon. Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 700 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 | 40 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | 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. Mitsubishi Space Wagon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
| 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`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 (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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