Renault Espace 1997 vs Mitsubishi Space Runner 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 162 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Runner is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 5 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Runner, but torque is 6 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Runner. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Space Runner is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Runner, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Runner. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Runner might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Space Runner 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 | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.66 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 25 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Space Runner, 11 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 676 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 676 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | 1498 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1352 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Runner, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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