2007 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 4 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Espace | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Espace | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 7.5 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 | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |