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Renault Espace vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Espace or Genesis GV80?

Renault Espace vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Genesis GV80

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Espace is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,840 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Espace uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

GV80

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis GV80 offers markedly more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis GV80 is visibly faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Renault Espace tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 63 km/h.

Espace

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Espace is clearly lighter – 1,673 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 482 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers marginally more boot space – 735 L compared to 692 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Espace offers only slightly more capacity – up to 2,224 L, about 72 L more than the Genesis GV80.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries slightly more – 690 kg compared to 581 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV80 sits just ahead 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.

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Genesis GV80

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 304 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
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Renault Espace

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 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
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
4,746 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
404 - 581 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
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Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
147 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
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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