2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 878 kg more than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Defender | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
