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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Renault Espace comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or Renault Espace?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Renault Espace: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Grand Cherokee

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Espace is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Espace with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Espace

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers considerably more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is moderately faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Renault Espace tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

Grand Cherokee

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Espace is considerably lighter – 1,673 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 761 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers clearly more boot space – 692 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Espace offers only slightly more capacity – up to 2,224 L, about 220 L more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries marginally more – 641 kg compared to 581 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£85,628
Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 380 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 45 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Renault Espace

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Renault Espace

The Renault Espace is the sort of roomy, clever family cruiser that makes long journeys feel effortless, its interior prioritising comfort and practical thinking without drifting into blandness. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its composed ride, smart packaging and a whisper of French flair make it a sensible and subtly stylish choice for buyers who value space and versatility.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Renault Espace

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 g/km
co2
110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
72 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Length
4,914 mm
Length
4,746 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,858 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,004 L
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Payload
641 kg
Payload
404 - 581 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
147 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Renault
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