Hyundai Santa Fe (2006 – 2009) vs Renault Espace (2006 – 2014): specs compared
The Renault Espace is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 234 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 11.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 179 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,640 kg against 1,789 kg. At 4,859 mm, the Renault Espace is 183 mm longer than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Santa Fe
2006 – 2009
|
Renault
Espace
2006 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | France |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2006 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 14 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 154 – 234 hp | 120 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 250 – 335 Nm | 191 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 s | 8.1 – 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 179 km/h | 180 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.4 – 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,676 mm | 4,661 – 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,730 – 1,750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,799 – 2,870 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,789 kg | 1,640 – 2,030 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.