2006 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 390 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, both vehicles can yield 330 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
