2002 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 9 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus 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 580 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus.
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 Grand Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Grand Espace | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Grand Espace | Focus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1869 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 51 L |
