2010 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Espace weights approximately 265 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Espace. 2010 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Renault Espace | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Espace | Forester |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |