2011 Renault Espace vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Espace weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Infiniti EX.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Espace | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Renault | Infiniti |
| Model | Espace | EX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
