Opel Combo A (Kadett Combo) or Renault Espace I (J11/13)?

1986–1993 vs 1984–1991 · Van vs Minivan

In short

Length: Combo A (Kadett Combo) 4,218 mm, Espace I (J11/13) 4,365 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: Combo A (Kadett Combo) 2,500 l, Espace I (J11/13) 580 l.
Lowest consumption: Combo A (Kadett Combo) 5.5 l/100 km, Espace I (J11/13) 6.8 l/100 km.
Power: Combo A (Kadett Combo) 40–55 kW, Espace I (J11/13) 65–88 kW.
Standard equipment: Combo A (Kadett Combo) 13 items (Base), Espace I (J11/13) 14 items (GTS).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Combo A (Kadett Combo)1986–1993 · 6 engines · Base, LSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

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	Opel Combo A (Kadett Combo)1986–1993no listings	Renault Espace I (J11/13)1984–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,218 mm	Length4,250 mm–4,365 mm
Width	Width1,636 mm	Width1,777 mm
Height	Height1,780 mm	Height1,660 mm–1,690 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,517 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume2,500 l	Trunk volume580 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,095 kg	Curb weight1,200 kg–1,395 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1986–1993	Production years1984–1991
Body type	Body typeVan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines7
Power	Power40–55 kW (54–75 hp)	Power65–88 kW (88–120 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.7	Displacement (l)2.0–2.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.7 D 60	Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · 2.1 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 1.6i	Best 0–100 km/h11.3 s · 2.0 GTS
Top speed	Top speed165 km/h	Top speed177 km/h
Trim levelsBase · GTS
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · Base	Items in the base trim14 · GTS
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim15 · L	Items in the top trim26 · TXE
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 7
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 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 · Safety0 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels—
R14 Wheels	R14 Wheels—	R14 Wheels✓
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door✓	Sliding Side Door—
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 — Opel Combo A (Kadett Combo) or Renault Espace I (J11/13)?

Length: Renault Espace I (J11/13) 4,365 mm, Opel Combo A (Kadett Combo) 4,218 mm (a 147 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,580 vs 2,517 mm. Boot: 580 vs 2,500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Combo A (Kadett Combo) or Renault Espace I (J11/13)?

The most frugal Opel Combo A (Kadett Combo) uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.7 D 60); the most frugal Renault Espace I (J11/13) 6.8 l/100 km (2.1 TD).

Which is more powerful — Opel Combo A (Kadett Combo) or Renault Espace I (J11/13)?

The strongest Opel Combo A (Kadett Combo) makes 55 kW (75 hp) (1.6i); the strongest Renault Espace I (J11/13) 88 kW (120 hp) (2.0i TXE).

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