Car comparison

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCevsDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Espace V

1.6 TCe

200 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2015-2017
VS

DS 3 Crossback

1.2 PureTech

155 hp1199 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Fastest top speed
    211 km/h
    131 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    935 km
    581 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultEspace V1.6 TCeDS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
200hp149kW
155hp116kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,609kg3,547lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
99.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
57.2s
Calculated
54.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
935km581mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,618cc99cu in
1,199cc73cu in
Length
4,857mm191in
4,118mm162in
Width
1,888mm74in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,677mm66in
1,534mm60in
Wheelbase
2,884mm114in
2,558mm101in
Front track
1,630mm64in
-
Rear track
1,621mm64in
-
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
247L
350L
Max trunk volume
2,035L
1,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
58L
44L
CO2 emissions
140g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCeDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTechPowerTorque
  • Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: Power / Torque
  • DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe5,750 rpm2,500 rpm6,000 rpm
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultEspace V1.6 TCeDS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
57.2 s
54.0 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
86 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
200 hp
149 kW
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
155 hp
116 kW

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe has 45 hp more than DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech.

The biggest power difference is between DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
1,205 kg
2,657 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
211 km/h
131 mph
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe8.6 s
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech8.2 s

Although Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe has more power, DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
935 km
581 mi
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
200 hp
149 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 mph
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
155 hp
116 kW
8.2 s
208 km/h
129 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
155 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,118 mm
162.1 in
Height
1,534 mm
60.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
155 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.6 s
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultEspace V1.6 TCeDS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
200 hp
149 kW
155 hp
116 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,118 mm
162.1 in
Height
1,534 mm
60.4 in
Range score
935 km
581 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
247 L
8.7 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Espace V 1.6 TCeDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 135 km (84 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

  • Is 404 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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