2006 Hyundai Azera vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Azera 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Azera (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Azera.
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 Hyundai Azera (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace. 2006 Hyundai Azera has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Azera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Azera | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Azera | Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
