2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 245 kg more 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, 2007 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2007 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. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Renault Espace | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Ducato | Espace |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 3498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4040 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |