Renault Grand Espace 2002 vs Toyota Avensis Verso 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Avensis Verso, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Toyota Avensis Verso. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.6 | |
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The Toyota Avensis Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Espace consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Espace could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Avensis Verso 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 Toyota Avensis Verso version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 2002 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Grand Espace 2002 2.0 engine Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter gasoline engine debuted in 2000 as a replacement for the 3S-FE. It features an aluminum block with cast-iron liners and an open cooling jacket, an aluminum 16-valve DOHC cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, and a chain-driven timing system. Most versions of ... More about Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
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Renault Grand Espace is larger. Renault Grand Espace is 17 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis Verso, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | 2422 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Espace has more luggage space (by 174 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 628 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Espace is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means Renault Grand Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`530 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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