2008 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2008 Renault Grand Espace and 2008 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Seat Alhambra. 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 (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Grand Espace | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Grand Espace | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1634 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |