Toyota Previa 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: | 13.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Previa engine produces 34 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Toyota Previa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Previa consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Toyota Previa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Previa consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Previa 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 Previa 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 Previa 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Toyota Previa is 12 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Previa is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 8 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 495 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2370 litres | 2860 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 490 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Previa is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Espace, which means Toyota Previa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 2`555 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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