2004 Renault Espace vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 3 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 406 kg more than 2007 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, 2004 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Espace | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Espace | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1983 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 | 2000 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 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |