Volkswagen Caravelle 2015 vs Renault Espace 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 44 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.7 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caravelle could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.68 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 5 cm longer than the Renault Espace, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 30 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 247 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 247 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
5800 litres | 2035 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 3765 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| 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: | 3`080 kg | 2`471 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`865 kg | 1`659 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`215 kg | 812 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem more than Renault Espace. Therefore, Volkswagen Caravelle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 11 400 | |
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