Renault Espace 2000 vs Citroen C8 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 2 HP more power than Citroen C8, but torque is 2 NM less than Citroen C8. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C8 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Espace 2000 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Espace 2000 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.86 m | |
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Renault Espace is smaller. Renault Espace is 21 cm shorter than the Citroen C8, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Espace is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | 2948 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 50 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 98 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen C8, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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