Renault Grand Scenic 2004 vs Renault Grand Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 50 HP less power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 98 NM less than Renault Grand Espace. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.7 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that by driving the Renault Grand Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 26 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 6 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 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 Scenic 2004 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 2004 1.6 engine 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.75 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is smaller. Renault Grand Scenic is 37 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Espace, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 513 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 513 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2015 litres | 3050 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Grand Scenic has more luggage space (by 57 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 1035 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Grand Espace, which means Renault Grand Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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