2007 Renault Espace vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Renault Espace and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 153 kg more than 2007 Volvo S80.
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, 2007 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace. 2007 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Espace | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Espace | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
