2002 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 181 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Espace | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Espace | Forester |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |