Nissan Prairie (1989 – 1996) vs Renault Espace (1991 – 1997): specs compared

The Renault Espace is the more powerful of the two, with up to 152 hp against 133 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 10.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. The Nissan Prairie is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,345 kg. At 4,430 mm, the Renault Espace is 69 mm longer than the Nissan Prairie. The Nissan Prairie dates from 1989 – 1996, the Renault Espace from 1991 – 1997.

Specification Nissan Prairie Nissan Prairie 1989 – 1996 Renault Espace Renault Espace 1991 – 1997
Overview
Origin Japan France
Documented years 1989 – 1996 1991 – 1997
Body style — —
Variants 2 3
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 98 – 133 hp 88 – 152 hp
Torque 150 – 193 Nm 170 – 225 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.9 – 13.7 s 10.3 – 15.0 s
Top speed 171 – 185 km/h 162 – 195 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 9.4 – 9.9 L/100 km 7.5 – 11.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,361 mm 4,430 mm
Width 1,689 mm 1,801 mm
Height 1,631 mm 1,689 mm
Wheelbase 2,611 mm 2,581 mm
Curb weight 1,250 – 1,300 kg 1,345 – 1,496 kg

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