2004 Renault Espace vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Renault Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 362 kg more than 2004 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2004 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Espace | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Espace | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
