Car comparison

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCevsVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5

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

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Renault Espace V

1.8 Energy TCe

225 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2017-2018
VS

Volvo V40 Cross Country

2.0 T5

213 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    853 km
    530 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCeVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
Power
225hp168kW
213hp159kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,624kg3,580lb
Gross weight
2,393kg5,276lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
95.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
39.2s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
853km530mi
Calculated
704km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu 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
247L
335L
Max trunk volume
2,035L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
58L
57L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCeVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe5,600 rpm1,750 rpm5,850 rpm
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T56,000 rpm2,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCeVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.2 s
37.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
225 hp
168 kW
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
213 hp
159 kW

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe has 12 hp more than Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 and Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
1,624 kg
3,580 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
224 km/h
139 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe7.6 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T57.2 s

Although Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe has more power, Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5 and Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe: 0.4 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5: 1.3 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
853 km
530 mi
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
704 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCe
225 hp
168 kW
7.6 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
213 hp
159 kW
7.2 s
220 km/h
137 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
247 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
Power
213 hp
159 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
Power
213 hp
159 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.2 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 V1.8 Energy TCe
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultEspace V1.8 Energy TCeVolvoV40 Cross Country2.0 T5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
213 hp
159 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
247 L
8.7 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
853 km
530 mi
704 km
437 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
247 L
8.7 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCeVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Espace V 1.8 Energy TCe

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 14 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 149 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.0 T5

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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