Renault Grand Scenic 2016 vs Renault Espace 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Renault Grand Scenic engine produces 60 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Renault Grand Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 58 litres | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, 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: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Grand Scenic 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 2016 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
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 |
no data | 2035 litres | |
| 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`241 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 14 200 | |
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