Kia Carens 2006 vs Renault Espace 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Renault Espace. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carens consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Kia Carens over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Espace might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Espace engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
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Kia Carens is smaller. Kia Carens is 12 cm shorter than the Renault Espace, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 291 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 400 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2106 litres | 2860 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 754 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.4 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 (kg): | 2`155 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2800 | |
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