2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Renault Espace
To start off, 2011 Renault Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Renault Espace.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Espace. 2011 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Renault Espace | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Espace |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 83 L |