2007 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 4 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 38 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Espace | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Espace | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 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 Length | 4870 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |