Renault Espace 2002 vs Renault Espace 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Renault Espace 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace 2002 engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Espace 1997, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Espace 1997. Thanks to more power Renault Espace 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Espace 2002 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace 1997, which means that by driving the Renault Espace 2002 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Espace 2002 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace 1997. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | 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. Renault Espace 2002 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.77 m | |
| Renault Espace 2002 and Renault Espace 1997 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | 2850 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace 2002 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Espace 1997, which means Renault Espace 2002 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Espace 1997 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Espace 2002, so Renault Espace 1997 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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