2004 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2003 Renault Espace
To start off, 2004 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Espace (137 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 99 kg more than 2003 Renault Espace.
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 Espace (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Grand Espace | 2003 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Grand Espace | Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
