2008 Jeep Patriot vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Patriot and 2008 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Jeep Patriot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot 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, 2008 Jeep Patriot (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Patriot | 2008 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | Patriot | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 83 L |
