Renault Espace (1997 – 2002) vs Opel Sintra (1997 – 1999): specs compared
The Opel Sintra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 201 hp against 194 hp. The Renault Espace is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.6 s against 10.8 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,425 kg against 1,670 kg. At 4,671 mm, the Opel Sintra is 150 mm longer than the Renault Espace.
| Specification |
Renault
Espace
1997 – 2002
|
Opel
Sintra
1997 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2002 | 1997 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 190 hp | 116 – 201 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 290 Nm | 202 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 15.0 s | 10.8 – 14.5 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 203 km/h | 175 – 201 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 13.7 L/100 km | 7.9 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,519 – 4,521 mm | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,689 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,425 – 1,655 kg | 1,670 – 1,766 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.