Renault Espace 2000 vs Seat Alhambra 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 19.3 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 8 HP more power than Seat Alhambra, but torque is 12 NM less than Seat Alhambra. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.5 | |
| Renault Espace consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1320 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Alhambra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Alhambra 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. | |||
| Seat Alhambra 1996 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Seat Alhambra 1996 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Renault Espace is 10 cm shorter than the Seat Alhambra, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Espace is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.3 metres less than that of the Seat Alhambra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Espace has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Alhambra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Espace, so Renault Espace quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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