Renault Espace (1998 – 2002) vs Chevrolet Venture (1996 – 2005): specs compared
The Renault Espace is the more powerful of the two, with up to 194 hp against 188 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.6 s against 11.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 206 km/h against 187 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 12.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,505 kg against 1,678 kg. The Renault Espace dates from 1998 – 2002, the Chevrolet Venture from 1996 – 2005.
| Specification |
Renault
Espace
1998 – 2002
|
Chevrolet
Venture
1996 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1996 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 190 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 290 Nm | 285 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 14.8 s | 11.2 – 13.2 s |
| Top speed | 177 – 206 km/h | 172 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 11.6 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,747 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,689 mm | 1,712 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,845 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,505 – 1,695 kg | 1,678 – 1,680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.