2002 Renault Espace vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 366 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2002 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Espace | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Espace | Altea |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2187 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |