2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 5 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 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Tucson. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 449 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Tucson. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Tucson. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Renault | Hyundai |
| Model | Grand Espace | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
