2006 Renault Espace vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 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, 2013 Kia Sorento (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (176 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 281 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Espace | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
