Renault Espace 2000 vs Opel Zafira 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | 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 | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 3 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Zafira 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: | 4.52 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.63 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 20 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 130 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Opel Zafira has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Espace, so Opel Zafira quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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