2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2003 Saturn L
To start off, 2006 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Saturn L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Saturn L would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saturn L (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 642 kg more than 2003 Saturn L.
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 Renault Grand Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saturn L. (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2003 Saturn L | |
| Make | Renault | Saturn |
| Model | Grand Espace | L |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 59 L |
