2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Renault Espace

To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 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, 2007 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace. 2007 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi S8 2007 Renault Espace
Make Audi Renault
Model S8 Espace
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 1869 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 444 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 18.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 250 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.1 seconds 13.2 seconds
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 5070 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.6 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 83 L


 

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