2008 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea 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 450 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea.
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 (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (204 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Grand Espace | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Grand Espace | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
