Kia Carens 2000 vs Renault Espace 2000
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Kia Carens is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Renault Espace has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 (petrol) | 1.9 - 2.9 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Renault Espace is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 98 - 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 188 - 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.6 - 15 seconds | |
| In general, Renault Espace are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Carens. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.6 - 11.6 | |
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Kia Carens petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Renault Espace. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.69 m | |
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Kia Carens is smaller. Kia Carens is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1752 litres | 2850 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Renault Espace may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 1098 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 1.2 metres less than that of the Renault Espace, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`750 kg | ~ 2`388 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`264 kg | ~ 1`649 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 486 kg | ~ 739 kg | |
| Kia Carens load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 52 procentiem less than Renault Espace. Therefore, Renault Espace is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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