2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo 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, 2010 Seat Exeo (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 560 kg more than 2010 Seat Exeo.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Exeo. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Exeo. 2005 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Exeo 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Grand Espace | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2642 mm |
