2009 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 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 64 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Espace weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Espace | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Renault | Hyundai |
| Model | Espace | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
