2008 Hyundai Azera vs. 2008 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Azera and 2008 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Azera (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Renault Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 862 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Azera.
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 Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Azera. (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Azera | 2008 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Azera | Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
