New registrations in Europe
146,464 new Renault Espace cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were France (327), Germany (307), Spain (134).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,049 | 169 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 2,566 | 175 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 4,155 | 176 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 9,118 | 178 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 11,525 | 179 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 17,737 | 123 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 25,715 | — |
| 2015 | 20,242 | — |
| 2014 | 6,552 | — |
| 2013 | 7,795 | — |
| 2012 | 11,644 | — |
| 2011 | 13,646 | — |
| 2010 | 14,720 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
25,760 Renault Espace cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions average 6.5 l/100 km on the road, against 4.7 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 37% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 22,767 | 6.5 | 4.7 | +37% |
| Diesel | 2,993 | 7.4 | 6.5 | +14% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the petrol hybrid Renault Espace uses 6.5 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 970 litres: €2,166 at this week's average price in France, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol hybrid | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| France | €2,166 | €2,618 |
| Germany | €2,118 | €2,529 |
| Belgium | €1,933 | €2,623 |
| Italy | €1,959 | €2,505 |
| Spain | €1,731 | €2,108 |
| United Kingdom | £1,697 | £2,225 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,049 | — |
| 2021 | 2,566 | — |
| 2020 | 4,155 | — |
| 2019 | 9,118 | — |
| 2018 | 11,525 | — |
| 2017 | 17,737 | — |
| 2016 | 25,715 | — |
| 2015 | 20,242 | — |
| 2014 | 6,552 | — |
| 2013 | 7,795 | — |
| 2012 | 11,644 | 13 |
| 2011 | 13,646 | 34 |
| 2010 Espace | 14,720 | 70 |
| 2009 | — | 67 |
| 2008 | — | 98 |
| 2007 Espace | — | 156 |
| 2006 | — | 64 |
| 2005 | — | 43 |
| 2004 | — | 44 |
| 2003 | — | 21 |
| 2002 | — | 46 |
| 2001 | — | 21 |
| 2000 | — | 14 |
| 1999 | — | 13 |
| 1998 | — | 11 |
| 1997 | — | 1 |
| 1986 | — | 1 |
| 1985 | — | — |
New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of 2025 (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in 2023 (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it
In New Zealand
17 Espace cars are on the New Zealand register; 53% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
9,818 Espace cars are on Dutch roads; 24% arrived later as imports, and 49 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 541 | €54,976 |
| 2025 | 970 | €53,767 |
| 2024 | 1,059 | €52,910 |
| 2023 | 344 | €53,558 |
| 2021 | 42 | €64,866 |
| 2020 | 68 | €61,566 |
| 2019 | 262 | €62,309 |
| 2018 | 426 | €56,819 |
| 2017 | 621 | €55,490 |
| 2016 | 1,060 | €53,774 |
| 2015 | 825 | €52,773 |
| 2014 | 60 | €52,469 |
| 2013 | 159 | €49,164 |
| 2012 | 205 | €46,068 |
| 2011 | 181 | €44,855 |
| 2010 | 314 | €44,495 |
| 2009 | 260 | €58,785 |
| 2008 | 355 | €47,890 |
| 2007 | 541 | €55,733 |
| 2006 | 447 | €52,895 |
| 2005 | 243 | €53,430 |
| 2004 | 273 | — |
| 2003 | 162 | — |
| 2002 | 62 | €43,690 |
| 2001 | 92 | — |
| 2000 | 75 | — |
| 1999 | 57 | — |
| 1998 | 26 | — |
| 1997 | 24 | — |
| 1986 | 26 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
250 Espace cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 60% petrol, 40% diesel; 25% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | — |
| 2024 | 47 | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — |
| 2018 | 8 | 142,000 km |
| 2017 | 17 | 165,000 km |
| 2016 | 33 | 185,000 km |
| 2015 | 13 | 179,000 km |
| 2009 | 5 | 295,000 km |
| 2008 | 19 | 311,000 km |
| 2007 | 15 | 351,000 km |
| 2006 | 23 | 284,000 km |
| 2005 | 23 | 268,000 km |
| 2004 | 22 | 302,000 km |
| 2003 | 10 | 280,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
778 Espace cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 13 | 2 |
| 2011 | 34 | 2 |
| 2010 | 70 | 13 |
| 2009 | 67 | 21 |
| 2008 | 98 | 45 |
| 2007 | 156 | 98 |
| 2006 | 64 | 142 |
| 2005 | 43 | 246 |
| 2004 | 44 | 284 |
| 2003 | 21 | 304 |
| 2002 | 46 | 284 |
| 2001 | 21 | 240 |
| 2000 | 14 | 191 |
| 1999 | 13 | 175 |
| 1998 | 11 | 164 |
| 1997 | 1 | 71 |
| 1996 | 10 | 93 |
| 1995 | 10 | 152 |
| 1994 | 16 | 160 |
| 1993 | 13 | 108 |
| 1992 | 2 | 38 |
| 1991 | 1 | 19 |
| 1990 | 7 | 32 |
| 1989 | 1 | 29 |
| 1988 | 0 | 26 |
| 1987 | 1 | 15 |
| 1986 | 1 | 10 |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
1,326 Espace cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 52% passed first time, against 57% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 130 | 48% |
| 2009 | 152 | 47% |
| 2008 | 236 | 54% |
| 2007 | 393 | 53% |
| 2006 | 169 | 51% |
| 2005 | 144 | 53% |
| 2004 | 102 | 57% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Espace | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 22.3% | 20.3% |
| Suspension | 20.7% | 16.9% |
| Brakes | 16.7% | 11.9% |
| Steering | 10.2% | 3.4% |
| Tyres | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.4% | 7.6% |
| Visibility | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.2% | 6.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Espace in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The position sensor of the parking brake actuator is at the wrong angle, causing the stopping pin to be incorrectly placed in the ‘P lock’ position and resulting in the parking brake not properly engaging when the P button is pressed on the transmission select…
The position sensor of the parking brake actuator is at the wrong angle, causing the stopping pin to be incorrectly placed in the ‘P lock’ position and resulting in the parking brake not properly engaging when the P button is pressed on the transmission select…
If the "Driver/Passenger Easy Access" function is enabled, when the front seat automatically retracts, the front seatback may come into contact with the rear passenger, creating a risk of injury to rear passengers. The product does not comply with the Regulati…
The upper part of the spoiler is not adequately attached. As a result, it may fall off while the car is in motion, posing a risk to the following traffic.
The NOx sensors may not be properly tightened. This may result in an increased risk of fire.
The mixture ratio of the ignition chemicals in the inflators for the window airbags is not correct. This could prevent the window airbags from inflating in the event of an accident.
The exhaust gas recirculation pipe (HP EGR pipe) may crack while the engine is operating. This can lead to hot exhaust gases escaping, which may cause the surrounding parts (cables, hoses, pipes, etc.) to deteriorate. As a consequence, there is a possibility o…
The rear screws on the front seat runners were not tightened. In the event of an accident or sudden braking, the front seats may tip forwards owing to the poor attachment or breakage of the seat runner's fittings.
The lock on the rear left door may switch from locked to unlocked status without the unlocking being detected electrically. As a consequence, the control light indicating 'child safety lock system activated' will remain on.
The outer skin of the bonnet may become detached from the substructure. Loss of the outer skin of the bonnet whilst driving could lead to an accident.
The hydraulic unit of the anti-lock braking /electronic stability control system may have been contaminated with plastic or metallic particles during the manufacturing process. This could lead to a decrease in the efficiency of the anti-lock braking and/or the…
Possible incorrect positioning of the earth braid in the current sensor of the battery can cause the engine to stall with no prior warning on the instrument panel, which could lead to an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0