Renault Espace

The ranges of the current Renault Espace and Grand Renault Espace have two diesel engines, one of 173 hp and 150 hp.


Renault Espace

The dCi 173 hp engine has the softness of the Toyota engine is 177 hp, but with more force. It's much smoother and gives the power more uniformly that the Volkswagen engine of 170 hp, and also has a better response to low speed. What we do not have this engine in the Renault Espace Grande is a very great acceleration capability for power.


Renault Espace

The engine may be more appropriate for the Renault Espace, and with it the qualities that have as a vehicle to travel are enhanced. On roads maintained a fast cruising speed with normal softness and silence.


Renault Espace

In slow road, this engine gives the Renault Espace and Renault Grand Espace acceleration needed to move forward with ease in normal circumstances, but not particularly fast.


Renault Espace

The Ssang Yong Rodius 270Xdi has 165 hp, is larger and much less expensive, and the KIA Carnival 2.9 CRDI VGT EX II is somewhat smaller and also costs less. Above the price of the Renault Grand Espace is the Mercedes-Benz R-Class 280 CDi.

Renault Espace Interior


Renault Espace

The dynamic qualities of the Renault Espace and Renault Grand Espace are satisfactory for anyone who appreciates this type of vehicle. The management response is good, not much swings on the curve and is maneuverable for its size. It is not as stable as a Ford Galaxy, but it can be a little quieter and more comfortable suspension.

Renault Espace

The seats of the rear two rows (three in the second row and two in the third) are single. Can be easily removed, but are heavy.

Renault Espace

Each has its integrated seat belts (which is much more comfortable than those that hang from the ceiling, such as the Ford S-Max and Galaxy), can be moved lengthwise separately and can adjust the tilt of the back; in some versions also have integrated armrest. A drawback of such seats, especially with leather upholstery, is that they give little lateral subject.

Renault Espace

The ventilation ducts of the rear seats, handholds and interior lights make the ceiling is lower on the wings and that the occupants of the second row to hit its head on the ceiling if measured 1.80 meters or more. In the central seat on that row, it can go higher people (the roof is 5 cm higher).

Renault Espace

The rear doors do not have a big opening angle, but the size of the door it is. Access to the third row of seats is not bad, although as in all these vehicles have to have some agility to climb them. The two seats of the third row are clearly wider than those of smaller models, such as an Opel Zafira, a Mazda5 or a Volkswagen Touran. Those of a Ford Galaxy are preferred by height, but the seats of the Renault Espace and Renault Grand Espace are better.