Renault Espace II or Renault Espace III?

1991–1996 vs 1996–2002 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Espace II 4,430 mm, Espace III 4,517 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Espace II 500 l, Espace III 420 l.
Lowest consumption: Espace II 7.5 l/100 km, Espace III 7 l/100 km.
Power: Espace II 65–110 kW, Espace III 72–140 kW.
Standard equipment: Espace II 16 items (RN), Espace III 19 items (RN).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Espace II1991–1996 · 6 engines · RN, RT, RXE, HeliosSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Espace III1996–2002 · 8 engines · RN, RT, RXE, RXTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Espace II1991–1996no listings	Renault Espace III1996–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,429 mm–4,430 mm	Length4,517 mm
Width	Width1,795 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,655 mm–1,675 mm	Height1,690 mm–1,730 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,580 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,702 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–500 l	Trunk volume275 l–420 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,490 kg	Curb weight1,490 kg–1,690 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank68 l–80 l	Fuel tank70 l–78 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1991–1996	Production years1996–2002
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines8
Power	Power65–110 kW (88–150 hp)	Power72–140 kW (98–190 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.8	Displacement (l)1.9–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.5 l/100 km · 2.1 TD	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 2.8 V6	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 3.0 V6 24V
Top speed	Top speed197 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsRN · RN
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · RN	Items in the base trim19 · RN
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · RXE	Items in the top trim31 · RXE
Equipment · Comfort3 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
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✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Espace II or Renault Espace III?

Length: Renault Espace III 4,517 mm, Renault Espace II 4,430 mm (a 87 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,702 vs 2,580 mm. Boot: 420 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Espace II or Renault Espace III?

The most frugal Renault Espace II uses 7.5 l/100 km (2.1 TD); the most frugal Renault Espace III 7 l/100 km (1.9 dTi).

Which is more powerful — Renault Espace II or Renault Espace III?

The strongest Renault Espace II makes 110 kW (150 hp) (2.8 V6); the strongest Renault Espace III 140 kW (190 hp) (3.0 V6 24V).

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