2005 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2005 Renault Grand Espace and 2005 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 678 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. 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, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Espace | 2005 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Grand Espace | Rio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1158 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
