Renault Espace

1997 – 2002 France

The Renault Espace was in production from 1997 to 2002. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 98 to 190 hp. Against its predecessor (1991 – 1997), peak power rose from 152 to 190 hp, and minimum weight went up by 80 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production1997 – 2002

Variants7

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power98 – 190 hp

0–100 km/h10.6 – 15.0 s

Top speed167 – 203 km/h

Fuel economy6.6 – 13.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (98 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	98 hp	15.0 s	167	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	13.7 s	175	5-Speed manual
2.2L dT 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	116 hp	14.5 s	175	5-Speed manual
2.2L dCi 5MT FWD (130 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	129 hp	12.4 s	183	5-Speed manual
2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	140 hp	11.6 s	185	5-Speed manual
3.0L V6 4AT FWD (170 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	11.0 s	195	4-Speed automatic
3.0L V6 4AT FWD (194 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	190 hp	10.6 s	203	4-Speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1870 cm3 (114 ci)
Power: 72 KW @ 4000 RPM98 HP @ 4000 RPM97 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 140 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM190 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 103.8 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65HR15

Dimensions

Length: 178 in (4521 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.7 cuFT (275 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5004.5 lbs (2270 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 175 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM168 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 178 in (4521 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.7 cuFT (275 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3229.8 lbs (1465 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4960.4 lbs (2250 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 227 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2188 cm3 (134 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 4500 RPM116 HP @ 4500 RPM114 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM250 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 178 in (4521 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.7 cuFT (275 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3538.4 lbs (1605 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 216 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2188 cm3 (134 ci)
Power: 95 KW @ 4000 RPM129 HP @ 4000 RPM127 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 214 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM290 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System: Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 113.7 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55HR16

Dimensions

Length: 178 in (4521 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.7 cuFT (275 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3609 lbs (1637 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 189 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 5500 RPM140 HP @ 5500 RPM138 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 139 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM188 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114.9 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 177.9 in (4519 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.7 cuFT (275 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3229.8 lbs (1465 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4960.4 lbs (2250 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 211 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2963 cm3 (181 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM235 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121.3 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 178 in (4521 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.7 cuFT (275 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3141.6 lbs (1425 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5291.1 lbs (2400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 11.2 mpg US (21 L/100Km)
Highway: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 326.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2963 cm3 (181 ci)
Power: 140 KW @ 5750 RPM190 HP @ 5750 RPM188 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque: 197 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM267 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126.1 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 178 in (4521 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.7 cuFT (275 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3648.6 lbs (1655 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 273 g/km

Length4,519 – 4,521 mm

Width1,811 mm

Height1,689 mm

Wheelbase2,700 mm

Curb weight1,425 – 1,655 kg

Torque168 – 290 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.