Renault Espace (2006 – 2014) vs Kia Carnival / Sedona (2006 – 2015): specs compared
The Kia Carnival / Sedona is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 245 hp. The Renault Espace is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 12.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 197 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,640 kg against 1,949 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
Espace
2006 – 2014
|
Kia
Carnival / Sedona
2006 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2014 | 2006 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 241 hp | 170 – 253 hp |
| Torque | 191 – 400 Nm | 249 – 354 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 13.9 s | 12.9 – 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 225 km/h | 182 – 197 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 12.0 L/100 km | 7.8 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 – 4,859 mm | 4,811 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,730 – 1,750 mm | 1,760 – 1,816 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 – 2,870 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,640 – 2,030 kg | 1,949 – 2,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.