Renault Espace (1997 – 2002) vs Holden Frontera MX (1997 – 2003): specs compared
The Holden Frontera MX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 224 hp against 194 hp. The Renault Espace has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 171 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 11.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,425 kg against 1,665 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
Espace
1997 – 2002
|
Holden
Frontera MX
1997 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Australia |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2002 | 1997 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 190 hp | 136 – 224 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 290 Nm | 200 – 335 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 15.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 167 – 203 km/h | 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 13.7 L/100 km | 11.6 – 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,519 – 4,521 mm | 4,516 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,689 mm | 1,687 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,425 – 1,655 kg | 1,665 – 1,860 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

