Renault Grand Scenic 2006 vs Renault Espace 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 30 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Renault Espace. Despite less power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.4 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Grand Scenic 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 Grand Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 Renault Grand Scenic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Grand Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2006 1.6 engine Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.73 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is smaller. Renault Grand Scenic is 16 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 533 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 533 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1960 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 242 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 900 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Espace. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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