2008 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 3 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2008 Renault Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Espace | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Espace | Routan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 78 L |
