Volkswagen Caravelle 2003 vs Renault Grand Espace 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 24 HP more power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Grand Espace. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.6 | |
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The Renault Grand Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caravelle could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Caravelle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Renault Grand Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.75 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is larger. Volkswagen Caravelle is 3 cm longer than the Renault Grand Espace, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1210 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1210 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
5800 litres | 3050 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 2750 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caravelle is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Espace, which means Volkswagen Caravelle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | 2`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 3400 | |
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