2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 511 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 Grand Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Espace | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
