2008 Toyota Highlander vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace

To start off, both 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 431 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.

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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Highlander 2008 Renault Grand Espace
Make Toyota Renault
Model Highlander Grand Espace
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3546 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 336 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1384 kg 1815 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 83 L


 

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