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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Jeep Patriot.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Renault Grand Espace (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Patriot.
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 | 2399 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 83 L |