Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1999 vs Renault Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Space Wagon engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Space Wagon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.4 | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Space Wagon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1090 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Space Wagon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 40 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | Installed on at least 4 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 Espace 2002 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Espace 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon is smaller. Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Space Wagon is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 240 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
240 litres | 2860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Renault Espace has more luggage space (by 51 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 2620 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`435 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Space Wagon, so Mitsubishi Space Wagon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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