2008 Renault Espace vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 5 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2008 Renault Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 773 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.
Because 2013 GMC Yukon is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Espace | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Renault | GMC |
| Model | Espace | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1962 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 119 L |
