2008 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 272 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Grand Espace | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |