2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Renault Espace
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Espace (176 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault 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 100 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2005 Renault 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. 2005 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
