2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (172 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 805 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Grand Espace (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |