Toyota Hiace 2004 vs Renault Grand Espace 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Hiace engine produces 41 HP less power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Renault Grand Espace. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Grand Espace) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Toyota Hiace) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.98 m | 1.75 m | |
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Toyota Hiace is smaller, but higher. Toyota Hiace is 17 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Espace, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hiace is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 3400 | |
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