2008 Renault Espace vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Renault Espace. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 653 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Renault Espace (350 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2008 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Espace | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Espace | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
