Renault Espace 1999 vs Opel Zafira 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Renault Espace engine produces 52 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | 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. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Espace 1999 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 1999 2.0 engine | |||
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 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Espace has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Espace, so Renault Espace quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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