2004 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 8 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 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 | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Renault | Audi |
| Model | Grand Espace | S4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
