Renault Espace 2018 vs Kia Carnival 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Renault Espace and Kia Carnival have the same engine power, but Renault Espace torque is 40 NM less than Kia Carnival. Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.7 | |
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The Renault Espace is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carnival, which means that by driving the Renault Espace over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 171 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Carnival can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Carnival version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Koleos | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Carnival might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Carnival 2014 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Carnival 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
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Renault Espace is smaller. Renault Espace is 26 cm shorter than the Kia Carnival, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Espace is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 247 litres | 359 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 247 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 359 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2035 litres | 2335 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carnival (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Carnival, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`542 | 3`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | no data | |
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