2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2007 Renault Grand Espace and 2007 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 41 kg more than 2007 Renault Grand Espace.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Espace | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Renault | SsangYong |
| Model | Grand Espace | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
