2010 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2010 Renault Espace and 2010 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Espace weights approximately 678 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2010 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 2010 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Renault Espace | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Espace | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |