2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 94 kg more than 2007 Renault Grand Espace.
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, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
