2006 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (176 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 510 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Espace | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
