2002 Renault Espace vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2002 Renault Espace and 2002 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 415 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Espace | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Espace | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
