2002 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 330 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage. 2011 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Espace | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Espace | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
