Renault Espace 2000 vs Seat Alhambra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 25 HP more power than Seat Alhambra, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Seat Alhambra. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.4 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 860 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Renault Espace is 11 cm shorter than the Seat Alhambra, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Espace is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 256 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | 256 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2850 litres | 2610 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 19 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.5 metres less than that of the Seat Alhambra, which means Renault Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`350 kg | 2`450 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`595 kg | 1`598 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 755 kg | 852 kg | |
| Renault Espace load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Seat Alhambra. Therefore, Seat Alhambra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Seat Alhambra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 310 percent more cases than Seat Alhambra, so Seat Alhambra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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