Renault Grand Espace 2002 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Espace and Opel Zafira have the same engine power, but Renault Grand Espace torque is 10 NM less than Opel Zafira. Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Zafira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Espace could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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 Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Grand Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Grand Espace 2002 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Grand Espace 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.64 m | |
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Renault Grand Espace is larger. Renault Grand Espace is 39 cm longer than the Opel Zafira, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | 1820 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 316 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 1230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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