2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 8 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, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 416 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Espace | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 2000 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 | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1683 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
