2007 SsangYong Stavic vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2007 SsangYong Stavic and 2007 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 134 kg more than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Stavic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Stavic 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Stavic. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 SsangYong Stavic | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | SsangYong | Renault |
| Model | Stavic | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3198 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
