2007 Jeep Patriot vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Patriot 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 66 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
Because 2007 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Patriot. 2007 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | Patriot | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 83 L |
