2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 22 kg more than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Grand Espace | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
