Renault Espace 2000 vs Renault Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Espace 2000) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Espace 2002) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Espace 2000 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace 2000 engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Espace 2002, but torque is 83 NM less than Renault Espace 2002. Thanks to more power Renault Espace 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace 2000 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace 2002, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace 2000 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace 2000 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace 2002. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace 2002 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) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace 2002 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 Renault Espace 2002 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
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Renault Espace 2000 is smaller. Renault Espace 2000 is 14 cm shorter than the Renault Espace 2002, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Espace 2000 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace 2002 has more luggage space (by 16 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace 2002 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace 2000 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Espace 2002, which means Renault Espace 2000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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