2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
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, both vehicles can yield 351 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Town & Country | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |
