2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Renault Grand Espace and 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 104 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 376 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 2005 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Espace | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |