2007 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Espace | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Espace | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |