2004 Renault Espace vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 585 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.

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, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Espace. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Renault Espace 2005 Volkswagen Bora
Make Renault Volkswagen
Model Espace Bora
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1870 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 180 km/hour 216 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.5 seconds 9.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1920 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 55 L


 

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