2007 Renault Espace vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Renault Espace and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (177 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace.
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 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (240 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Espace | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Espace | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
