2007 Renault Espace vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Espace | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Espace | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
