2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 153 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Santa Fe | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
