2003 Mazda 3 vs. 2003 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2003 Mazda 3 and 2003 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 3 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Renault Espace. (137 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Espace weights approximately 521 kg more than 2003 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Renault Espace (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 3. (195 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 3 | 2003 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 3 | Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
