Renault Espace (1991 – 1997) vs Pontiac Trans Sport (1990 – 1996): specs compared
The Pontiac Trans Sport is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 152 hp. The Renault Espace is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 10.6 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 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,709 kg. At 4,950 mm, the Pontiac Trans Sport is 520 mm longer than the Renault Espace.
| Specification |
Renault
Espace
1991 – 1997
|
Pontiac
Trans Sport
1990 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1997 | 1990 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 152 hp | 120 – 175 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 225 Nm | 187 – 305 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 – 15.0 s | 10.6 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 162 – 195 km/h | 171 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 11.6 L/100 km | 10.6 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,689 mm | 1,669 – 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,789 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,496 kg | 1,709 – 1,735 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.