Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 vs Renault Espace 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis Verso engine produces 34 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis Verso consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis Verso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis Verso consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis Verso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Avensis Verso 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 Toyota Avensis Verso version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 2.0 engine Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.73 m | |
| Toyota Avensis Verso is 3 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis Verso is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 282 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 282 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2422 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 9 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 438 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2800 | |
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