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Renault Express vs Mitsubishi Grandis comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Mitsubishi Grandis?

Renault Express vs Mitsubishi Grandis: Key differences

Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Mitsubishi Grandis

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Express is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mitsubishi Grandis costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Grandis uses 4.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Renault Express with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Grandis

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers clearly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Grandis is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Grandis delivers very slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mitsubishi Grandis offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is only slightly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,359 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 241 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Grandis is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Grandis

Mitsubishi Grandis

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Renault Express
Mitsubishi Grandis

Costs and Consumption

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Mitsubishi Grandis

The Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.

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Renault Express
Mitsubishi Grandis

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
25,200 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
98 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,525 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
395 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
245 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
104 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,333 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mitsubishi
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