Renault Espace III or Renault Espace IV?

1996–2002 vs 2002–2014 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Espace III 4,517 mm, Espace IV 4,661 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: Espace III 420 l, Espace IV 456 l.
Lowest consumption: Espace III 7 l/100 km, Espace IV 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Espace III 72–140 kW, Espace IV 88–177 kW.
Standard equipment: Espace III 19 items (RN), Espace IV 27 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Renault Espace IV2002–2014 · 11 engines · Authentique, Expression, Privilège, InitialeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Espace III1996–2002no listings	Renault Espace IV2002–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,517 mm	Length4,661 mm
Width	Width1,810 mm	Width1,860 mm
Height	Height1,690 mm–1,730 mm	Height1,728 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,702 mm	Wheelbase2,803 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume275 l–420 l	Trunk volume291 l–456 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,490 kg–1,690 kg	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,900 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–78 l	Fuel tank79 l–83 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2002	Production years2002–2014
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines11
Power	Power72–140 kW (98–190 hp)	Power88–177 kW (120–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–3.0	Displacement (l)1.9–3.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 dCi 130
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 3.0 V6 24V	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 3.5 V6
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsRN · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · RN	Items in the base trim27 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · RXE	Items in the top trim47 · Initiale
Equipment · Comfort3 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
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 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
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 III or Renault Espace IV?

Length: Renault Espace IV 4,661 mm, Renault Espace III 4,517 mm (a 144 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,803 vs 2,702 mm. Boot: 456 vs 420 l.

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

The most frugal Renault Espace III uses 7 l/100 km (1.9 dTi); the most frugal Renault Espace IV 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 dCi 130).

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

The strongest Renault Espace III makes 140 kW (190 hp) (3.0 V6 24V); the strongest Renault Espace IV 177 kW (241 hp) (3.5 V6).

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