2006 Renault Espace vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2006 Renault Espace and 2006 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V50.
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, 2006 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Espace | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Espace | V50 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2345 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |