2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson and 2005 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 168 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Tucson | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
