2003 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2004 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Aerio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Aerio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Aerio (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Aerio 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 658 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Aerio.
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, 2003 Renault Grand Espace (320 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm). This means 2003 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Grand Espace | 2004 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Espace | Aerio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
