2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 63 kg more than 2006 Renault Grand Espace.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Grand Espace | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 22.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 2025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |