Renault Espace 2010 vs Kia Ceed 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 27 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Espace consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 910 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 | 11 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 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Kia Ceed 2009 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Kia Ceed 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.53 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger. Renault Espace is 17 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 534 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 534 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2860 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Renault Espace can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`475 kg | 1`890 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Espace has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3000 | |
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