Fiat Talento (290) or Renault Espace I (J11/13)?

1989–1994 vs 1984–1991 · Van/Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Talento (290) 4,150 mm, Espace I (J11/13) 4,365 mm — a 22 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Talento (290) 8 l/100 km, Espace I (J11/13) 6.8 l/100 km.
Power: Talento (290) 51–63 kW, Espace I (J11/13) 65–88 kW.
Standard equipment: Talento (290) 12 items (Furgone), Espace I (J11/13) 14 items (GTS).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Talento (290)1989–1994 · 5 engines · Furgone, PanoramaSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Espace I (J11/13)1984–1991 · 7 engines · GTS, TSE, TXESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Talento (290)1989–1994no listings	Renault Espace I (J11/13)1984–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,150 mm	Length4,250 mm–4,365 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm	Width1,777 mm
Height	Height1,920 mm	Height1,660 mm–1,690 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volumenot specified	Trunk volume580 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,500 kg–1,600 kg	Curb weight1,200 kg–1,395 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1994	Production years1984–1991
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines7
Power	Power51–63 kW (69–86 hp)	Power65–88 kW (88–120 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–2.0	Displacement (l)2.0–2.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · 1.9 TD	Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · 2.1 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/hnot specified	Best 0–100 km/h11.3 s · 2.0 GTS
Top speed	Top speed140 km/h	Top speed177 km/h
Trim levelsFurgone · GTS
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Furgone	Items in the base trim14 · GTS
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim14 · Panorama	Items in the top trim26 · TXE
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 7
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
3 Seats	3 Seats✓	3 Seats—
7 Seats	7 Seats—	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows—	Tinted Windows✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R14 Wheels	R14 Wheels✓	R14 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Talento (290) or Renault Espace I (J11/13)?

Length: Renault Espace I (J11/13) 4,365 mm, Fiat Talento (290) 4,150 mm (a 215 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,580 vs 2,650 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Talento (290) or Renault Espace I (J11/13)?

The most frugal Fiat Talento (290) uses 8 l/100 km (1.9 TD); the most frugal Renault Espace I (J11/13) 6.8 l/100 km (2.1 TD).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Talento (290) or Renault Espace I (J11/13)?

The strongest Fiat Talento (290) makes 63 kW (86 hp) (2.0 86); the strongest Renault Espace I (J11/13) 88 kW (120 hp) (2.0i TXE).

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