2009 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2012 Renault Espace
To start off, 2012 Renault Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. 2012 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan X-Trail | 2012 Renault Espace | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | X-Trail | Espace |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |