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Renault Espace vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Espace or Genesis G90?

Renault Espace vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Genesis G90

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Espace

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 Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,612 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Espace uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

G90

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G90 offers substantially more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis G90 is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Espace tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.

Espace

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Renault Espace is markedly lighter – 1,673 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 587 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers clearly more boot space – 692 L compared to 368 L. That’s a difference of about 324 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries somewhat more – 581 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Espace stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £37,500
Espace

Renault Espace

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 L/100km
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A very pleasant vehicle to drive, with excellent comfort and plenty of rear legroom.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
110 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
4,746 mm
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
404 - 581 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
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Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
147 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Genesis
What drive types are available for the Renault Espace?

The Renault Espace is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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