2008 Renault Espace vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 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, 2008 Renault Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 395 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2008 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Espace | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Espace | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |