2007 Peugeot 206 vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 206 and 2007 Renault 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 Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 865 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 2007 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 206 | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 206 | Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1410 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
