Volkswagen Caravelle 2003 vs Renault Grand Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 24 HP more power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Grand Espace. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.9 | |
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The Renault Grand 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 Grand 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: | 80 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Renault Grand Espace 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caravelle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 3`000 kg | 2`605 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`040 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 960 kg | 705 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than Renault Grand 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 (€): | 6200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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