2007 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Espace | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 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 |
