Renault Grand Espace 2006 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 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 | 11.8 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Espace engine produces 24 HP less power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Caravelle. Despite less power, Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.4 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caravelle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 1.95 m | |
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Renault Grand Espace is smaller. Renault Grand Espace is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 1210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
3050 litres | 5800 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 2750 litres). | |||
| 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 Caravelle, which means Renault Grand Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`665 kg | 3`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`950 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 715 kg | 960 kg | |
| Renault Grand Espace load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Volkswagen Caravelle. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6200 | |
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