Renault Espace 2010 vs Kia Carens 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 25 HP more power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.1 | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Renault Espace 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: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Magentis | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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 2010 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Espace 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 12 cm longer than the Kia Carens, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | 2106 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Espace (by 754 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Carens, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`475 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2800 | |
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