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Renault Espace vs Audi A4 Avant comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Espace or Audi A4 Avant?

Renault Espace vs Audi A4 Avant: Key differences

Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more trunk space
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Audi A4 Avant

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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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

Espace

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A4 Avant is marginally cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Renault Espace costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Renault Espace with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

A4 Avant

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 270 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is clearly faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the Renault Espace tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 126 km/h.

Espace

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is marginally lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,673 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers markedly more boot space – 692 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Espace offers clearly more capacity – up to 2,224 L, about 729 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries only slightly more – 581 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant 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 £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Renault Espace
Audi A4 Avant

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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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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Renault Espace
Audi A4 Avant

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
110 g/km
co2
126 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
4,746 mm
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Payload
404 - 581 kg
Payload
510 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 HP
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
147 kW
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Audi
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