Renault Espace (1991 – 1997) vs Nissan Terrano 3 Doors (1988 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 152 hp at most. The Renault Espace is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 14.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 12.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,630 kg. At 4,430 mm, the Renault Espace is 71 mm longer than the Nissan Terrano 3 Doors. The Renault Espace dates from 1991 – 1997, the Nissan Terrano 3 Doors from 1988 – 1993.
| Specification |
Renault
Espace
1991 – 1997
|
Nissan
Terrano 3 Doors
1988 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1997 | 1988 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 152 hp | 99 – 148 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 225 Nm | 178 – 239 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 – 15.0 s | 14.8 – 18.0 s |
| Top speed | 162 – 195 km/h | 150 – 159 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 11.6 L/100 km | 12.7 – 13.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,689 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,496 kg | 1,630 – 1,740 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

