2009 Renault Espace vs. 2006 Acura TL
To start off, 2009 Renault Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Espace weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Acura TL.
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, 2009 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Espace | 2006 Acura TL | |
| Make | Renault | Acura |
| Model | Espace | TL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
