Renault Grand Espace 2012 vs Renault Espace 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.5 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1450 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace 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 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.73 m | |
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Renault Grand Espace is larger. Renault Grand Espace is 20 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 165 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.8 metres more than that of the Renault Espace, which means Renault Grand Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4800 | |
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