Renault Espace 2006 vs Kia Carens 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 10 HP more power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 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, 4 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`555 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
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