2002 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (107 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Renault Espace (271 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Espace | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Espace | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |