2006 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1122 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (251 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 83 L |
