2004 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 587 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
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, 2004 Renault Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Espace | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Espace | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
