2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 Renault Espace

To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XJ and 2005 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Espace weights approximately 84 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.

Because 2005 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jaguar XJ 2005 Renault Espace
Make Jaguar Renault
Model XJ Espace
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 294 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 411 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.3 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.6 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1686 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 83 L