Ford Windstar (1998 – 2004) vs Renault Espace (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Ford Windstar is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 194 hp. The Renault Espace is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.6 s against 13.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 206 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,505 kg against 1,810 kg. At 5,118 mm, the Ford Windstar is 328 mm longer than the Renault Espace.
| Specification |
Ford
Windstar
1998 – 2004
|
Renault
Espace
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 152 – 200 hp | 116 – 190 hp |
| Torque | 252 – 325 Nm | 168 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.5 s | 10.6 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 180 km/h | 177 – 206 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.1 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,118 mm | 4,790 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,066 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,810 – 1,822 kg | 1,505 – 1,695 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.