Renault Grand Espace 2006 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Espace engine produces 24 HP less power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Multivan. Despite less power, Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.0 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Renault Grand Espace 2006 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 | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.94 m | |
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Renault Grand Espace is smaller. Renault Grand Espace is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Multivan, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Multivan, which means Renault Grand Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`665 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7600 | |
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