2002 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 291 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (251 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Grand Espace | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Espace | Forester |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
