Renault Espace (2002 – 2006) vs Acura MDX (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The Acura MDX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 245 hp. The Renault Espace is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 8.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 13.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,640 kg against 1,963 kg. At 4,859 mm, the Renault Espace is 71 mm longer than the Acura MDX.
| Specification |
Renault
Espace
2002 – 2006
|
Acura
MDX
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 241 hp | 243 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 191 – 350 Nm | 332 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 13.2 s | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 225 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 12.2 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 – 4,859 mm | 4,788 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,730 – 1,750 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 – 2,870 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,640 – 1,950 kg | 1,963 – 2,065 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.