Renault Grand Scenic 2016 vs Renault Espace 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Espace. Despite the higher power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.5 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Grand Scenic consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Grand Scenic could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, 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 Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Espace 2015 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Espace 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
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Renault Grand Scenic is smaller. Renault Grand Scenic is 22 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Grand Scenic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 189 litres | 247 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 189 litres | 247 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Grand Scenic is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Espace, which means Renault Grand Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`367 | 2`353 | |
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| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 14 200 | |
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