2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 309 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Mondeo | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 83 L |