2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Renault Grand Espace and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 608 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. 2006 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Espace | Transporter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 19.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |