2009 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Espace weights approximately 195 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2012 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Espace | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Espace | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| 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 | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
