2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 570 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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 Grand Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Grand Espace | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 30 L |
