2003 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2003 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 350 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon.
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 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. (182 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Grand Espace | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Grand Espace | Leon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
