Toyota Previa 2003 vs Renault Grand Espace 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Toyota Previa) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Renault Grand Espace) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Grand Espace is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Previa engine produces 54 HP less power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Grand Espace. Due to the lower power, Toyota Previa reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 10.7 | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Previa consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that by driving the Toyota Previa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Previa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 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 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, 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 Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Grand 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 Renault Grand Espace 2005 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Grand Espace 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
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Toyota Previa is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Previa is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Espace, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Previa is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 8 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 495 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2370 litres | 3050 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Grand Espace (by 680 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Previa is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Espace. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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