Renault Espace (1991 – 1997) vs Toyota 4Runner (1990 – 1995): specs compared
The Renault Espace is the more powerful of the two, with up to 152 hp against 145 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 165 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,767 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Toyota 4Runner is 61 mm longer than the Renault Espace.
| Specification |
Renault
Espace
1991 – 1997
|
Toyota
4Runner
1990 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1997 | 1990 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 152 hp | 90 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 225 Nm | 215 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 – 15.0 s | 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 162 – 195 km/h | 145 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 11.6 L/100 km | 11.8 – 14.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,689 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,496 kg | 1,767 – 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

