2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2003 Renault Espace
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Espace would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2003 Renault Espace. (137 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Espace. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Espace. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2003 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Range Rover | Espace |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 83 L |
