2007 Renault Espace vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy 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 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Espace | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Espace | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |