2008 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 475 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. 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 (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Grand Espace | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Grand Espace | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
