2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 319 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. 2007 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Grand Espace | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
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 | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |