2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. 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 63 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 124 kg more than 2005 Renault Grand 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, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Grand Espace | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
