2010 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2011 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Espace weights approximately 105 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga. 2010 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Renault Espace | 2011 Kia Venga | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Espace | Venga |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 48 L |