2004 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 860 kg more than 2004 Renault Espace.

Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Renault Espace 2011 Land Rover Freelander
Make Renault Land Rover
Model Espace Freelander
Year Released 2004 2011
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 2179 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 401 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 16.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 205 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.9 seconds 10.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1848 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 16 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 68 L


 

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