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Audi A7 vs Renault Espace comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Renault Espace?

Audi A7 vs Renault Espace: Key differences

Audi A7

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Espace is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Espace with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Espace

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers considerably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 430 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is visibly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Renault Espace tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 106 km/h.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Espace is marginally lighter – 1,673 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 97 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers visibly more boot space – 692 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Espace offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,224 L, about 834 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries only slightly more – 600 kg compared to 581 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Renault Espace

The Renault Espace is the sort of roomy, clever family cruiser that makes long journeys feel effortless, its interior prioritising comfort and practical thinking without drifting into blandness. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its composed ride, smart packaging and a whisper of French flair make it a sensible and subtly stylish choice for buyers who value space and versatility.

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A very pleasant vehicle to drive, with excellent comfort and plenty of rear legroom.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,746 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
404 - 581 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
147 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Renault
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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