2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 776 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Grand Espace | Soul |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 48 L |
