Renault Grand Espace 2010 vs Ford S-Max 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Grand Espace) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford S-Max) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Ford S-Max. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.2 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Grand Espace 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. | |||
| Renault Grand Espace 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
| Renault Grand Espace is 9 cm longer than the Ford S-Max, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
3050 litres | 2000 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 171 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 1050 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`610 kg | 2`340 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`006 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 604 kg | 735 kg | |
| Renault Grand Espace load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Ford S-Max. Therefore, Ford S-Max is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5600 | |
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