2008 Renault Espace vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon 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 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Actyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Espace | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Renault | SsangYong |
| Model | Espace | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
