Toyota Avensis Verso 2003 vs Renault Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.5 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 70 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.7 | |
| 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 1.2 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 180 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 | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 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 | 9 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 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis Verso 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. | |||
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 | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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