Renault Grand Espace 2003 vs Toyota Previa 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 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 | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Grand Espace engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota Previa, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Toyota Previa. Thanks to more power Renault Grand Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 10.8 | |
| Renault Grand Espace consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 19 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 RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| 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 2003 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 2003 2.0 engine Toyota Previa 2003 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
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Renault Grand Espace is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Grand Espace is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Previa, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Grand Espace is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 8 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 456 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3050 litres | 2370 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 680 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 Toyota Previa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`555 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
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