Renault Espace 1999 vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Renault Espace engine produces 7 HP more power than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mitsubishi Space Wagon. Despite the higher power, Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.8 | |
| 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 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 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Space Wagon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 45 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Wagon 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 | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.58 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 11 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 212 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 275 litres | 212 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2850 litres | 1714 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 63 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1136 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 1`980 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, so Mitsubishi Space Wagon quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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