2009 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2007 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Espace |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
