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. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 477 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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 | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
