Car comparison

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCevsVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Espace V

1.6 TCe

200 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2015-2017
VS

Volvo V40 Cross Country

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,578 kg
    3,479 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Fastest top speed
    211 km/h
    131 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultEspace V1.6 TCeVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
Power
200hp149kW
177hp132kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,609kg3,547lb
1,578kg3,479lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
99.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
90.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
57.2s
Calculated
54.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
935km581mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,618cc99cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,857mm191in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,888mm74in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,677mm66in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,884mm114in
2,646mm104in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,621mm64in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
680L
335L
Max trunk volume
2,101L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
60L
CO2 emissions
140g/km
137g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCeVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe5,750 rpm2,500 rpm6,000 rpm
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultEspace V1.6 TCeVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
57.2 s
54.8 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
86 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
200 hp
149 kW
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe has 23 hp more than Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4 and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
1,578 kg
3,479 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
211 km/h
131 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe8.6 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D48.3 s

Although Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe has more power, Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4 and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4 and Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
935 km
581 mi
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
1,154 km
717 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
200 hp
149 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultEspace V1.6 TCe
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultEspace V1.6 TCeVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 D4
Power
200 hp
149 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
1,578 kg
3,479 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
935 km
581 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
137 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Espace V 1.6 TCeVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Espace V 1.6 TCe

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 345 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 D4

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 31 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 218 km (136 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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