Renault Espace 2003 vs Renault Grand Espace 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
| Renault Espace and Renault Grand Espace have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.1 | |
| Renault Espace consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Renault Espace is 20 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Espace, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Espace is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 3050 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 165 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Grand Espace, 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`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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