2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2007 Renault Kangoo 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Kangoo 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, 2007 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Kangoo | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Kangoo | Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 147 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
