Dodge Caravan (1983 – 1990) vs Renault Espace (1985 – 1991): specs compared
The Dodge Caravan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 120 hp. The Renault Espace uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,320 kg. At 4,468 mm, the Dodge Caravan is 107 mm longer than the Renault Espace. The Dodge Caravan dates from 1983 – 1990, the Renault Espace from 1985 – 1991.
| Specification |
Dodge
Caravan
1983 – 1990
|
Renault
Espace
1985 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1990 | 1985 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 152 hp | 88 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 164 – 244 Nm | 158 – 181 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.0 – 13.3 s |
| Top speed | — | 165 – 178 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 12.4 L/100 km | 6.8 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,468 mm | 4,361 mm |
| Width | 1,768 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,631 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,420 kg | 1,200 – 1,408 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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