2006 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 79 kg more than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Grand Espace | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Grand Espace | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
