Renault Grand Scenic 2006 vs Renault Espace 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 35 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 79 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 10.5 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 800 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`180 | 2`535 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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