Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Renault continued the success story for the Espace range in 2002 when it introduced the fourth generation of this French MPV that was offered in two length versions.
The Espace was the first successful minivan constructed by a European carmaker, and it was based on a project designed for Matra in the late '70s and rejected by Peugeot for being too audacious. Renault bought it and hit the jackpot. Its main rivals needed almost ten years to catch up with ut. As the Espace entered its fourth generation in 2002, it was already competing in the VIP Shuttle market.
By 2002, most European carmakers had already embraced the new-edge design, and the Espace showed that on its front fascia. The angular-shaped headlights flanked a clear-cut grille that sported the "bird-beak" slat in the middle, like its stablemates Laguna and Clio. On the sides, the Espace featured front-hinged doors, a feature that was available on other brands. Still, the French automaker considered that the cost increase wouldn't be justified.
Inside, the Espace cabin could have been optioned with three rows of seats. However, in that configuration, only a little room was left for the luggage area. The large Renault MPV sported a mid-mounted instrument panel with a green and black LCD on its long and wide dashboard. Thanks to the high-mounted seats, there was plenty of legroom for all the occupants on board, even for those seated in the last row.
Under the hood, Renault installed a choice of two gasoline and three turbo-diesel engines, paired with either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic for most of the range. In addition, the 3.0-liter V-6 received a standard six-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16v 6MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 5500 RPM 136 HP @ 5500 RPM 134 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 141 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 191 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.4 in (1,570/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.3 cuFT (292 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3615.6 lbs (1640 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5368.3 lbs (2435 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16v Turbo 6MT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 5500 RPM 163 HP @ 5500 RPM 161 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 249 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.4 in (1,570/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.3 cuFT (292 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3659.7 lbs (1660 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5456.4 lbs (2475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 232 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 5AT FWD (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 177 KW @ 6000 RPM 241 HP @ 6000 RPM 237 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 329 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.4 in (1,570/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.3 cuFT (292 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3847.1 lbs (1745 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5610.8 lbs (2545 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.6 mpg US (17.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 292 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dCi 6MT RWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 4000 RPM 120 HP @ 4000 RPM 118 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 270 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8 in (1570 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.3 cuFT (292 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5522.6 lbs (2505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L dCi 6MT RWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2188 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 320 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.4 in (1,570/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.3 cuFT (292 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5632.8 lbs (2555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 206 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L dCi V6 5AT (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2958 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 4400 RPM 177 HP @ 4400 RPM 174 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 350 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.9 gallons (82.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.4 in (1,570/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.3 cuFT (292 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5776.1 lbs (2620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.9 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 252 g/km |