Renault Espace (2014 – 2019) vs Kia Sorento (2014 – 2017): specs compared
The Renault Espace is the more powerful of the two, with up to 225 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 203 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,610 kg against 1,763 kg. At 4,856 mm, the Renault Espace is 76 mm longer than the Kia Sorento.
| Specification |
Renault
Espace
2014 – 2019
|
Kia
Sorento
2014 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2019 | 2014 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 129 – 225 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 260 – 400 Nm | 441 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 10.8 s | 8.7 – 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 224 km/h | 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 7.4 L/100 km | 5.7 – 6.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,856 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,684 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,883 mm | 2,779 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,610 – 1,765 kg | 1,763 – 1,849 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.