2009 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 418 kg more than 2009 Renault Espace.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Espace | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Espace | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
