2006 Renault Espace vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2006 Renault Espace and 2006 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,538 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 660 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Espace | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Espace | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3538 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |