Renault Grand Scenic 2009 vs Renault Espace 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 40 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.5 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault 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 Scenic 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2009 1.5 engine Renault Espace 2010 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: | 4.56 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is smaller. Renault Grand Scenic is 10 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 208 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2063 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 83 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 797 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Espace. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`121 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4800 | |
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