2008 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano is newer by 4 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Renault Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 94 kg more than 2012 Nissan Murano.
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 Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Espace | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Espace | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 82 L |
