2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 370 kg more than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2002 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
