2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2007 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2007 Renault Grand Espace and 2007 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo C30 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 532 kg more than 2007 Volvo C30.
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 Grand Espace (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo C30. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo C30. 2007 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Espace | 2007 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Espace | C30 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |
