2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Rondo | Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
