2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 606 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2006 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1671 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
