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Renault Espace vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Espace or SsangYong Torres?

Renault Espace vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • a bit lighter
  • 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Torres is a bit cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the Renault Espace costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Espace uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Torres

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 SsangYong Torres offers very slightly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Torres is a bit faster – reaching 194 km/h, while the Renault Espace tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 20 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Torres is a bit lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,673 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers marginally more boot space – 703 L compared to 692 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Espace offers noticeably more capacity – up to 2,224 L, about 562 L more than the SsangYong Torres.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries barely more – 581 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres stands out in the key areas 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 462 km
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Reviews Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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BIEVELEZ
18 Nov 2025, 10:34:15

A very pleasant vehicle to drive, with excellent comfort and plenty of rear legroom.

SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
110 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
4,746 mm
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
404 - 581 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
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Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
SsangYong
What drive types are available for the Renault Espace?

The Renault Espace is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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