2006 Renault Espace vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Renault Espace and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 212 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
