2009 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Espace would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 277 kg more than 2009 Renault Espace.
Because 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Espace | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Renault | Mercury |
| Model | Espace | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |
