Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1999 vs Renault Espace 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Space Wagon) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Espace) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon and Renault Espace have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Space Wagon torque is 95 NM less than Renault Espace. Mitsubishi Space Wagon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Space Wagon could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Space Wagon consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 40 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault VEL Satis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Wagon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
| 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 (kg): | 2`180 | 2`555 | |
| 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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