Renault Espace 1998 vs Opel Zafira 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 77 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.1 | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Zafira 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.63 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 20 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 130 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1150 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 Opel Zafira, which means Renault Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`065 | |
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| Quality: | Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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