2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2006 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2006 Renault Grand Espace and 2006 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 785 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2006 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Espace | Swift |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
