2008 Renault Espace vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2008 Renault Espace and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan.
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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Renault Espace | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Espace | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2186 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |