2004 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 8 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 556 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Espace | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Espace | Juke |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
