2004 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Volvo V70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (139 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70.
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 Volvo V70 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Grand Espace | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Espace | V70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
