Renault Espace 2000 vs Nissan Serena 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Nissan Serena is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 52 HP less power than Nissan Serena, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Nissan Serena. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.83 m | |
| Renault Espace and Nissan Serena are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Espace has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Serena, so Renault Espace quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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