2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Renault Espace
To start off, 2004 Renault Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Laguna (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 438 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna.
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, 2004 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Laguna | 2004 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Laguna | Espace |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1848 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
