2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 283 kg more than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Espace | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
