2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 274 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Grand Espace | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |