Renault Espace (1997 – 2002) vs GMC Jimmy 5 Doors (1997 – 2001): specs compared
Both offer around 194 hp at most. The GMC Jimmy 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.1 s against 10.6 s. The Renault Espace has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 160 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 14.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,425 kg against 1,763 kg. At 4,669 mm, the GMC Jimmy 5 Doors is 148 mm longer than the Renault Espace.
| Specification |
Renault
Espace
1997 – 2002
|
GMC
Jimmy 5 Doors
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2002 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 190 hp | 194 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 290 Nm | 339 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 15.0 s | 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 203 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 13.7 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,519 – 4,521 mm | 4,669 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,689 mm | 1,633 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,718 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,425 – 1,655 kg | 1,763 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.