2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2006 Honda CR-V and 2006 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | CR-V | Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 83 L |
