Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Carens (2006-2012) | Renault Espace (2002-2006) |
| Totals | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Renault Espace (2002-2006) 2.0 × |
| Mark | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 | Espace (2002-2006) 2.0 |
| Year | 2006-2012 | 2002-2006 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 5/(5-7) |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Unladen Weight | 1425 | 1740/1685 |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 2435/2475 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 177 | 185/205 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.6 | 12.5/9.9 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 760/1650 | 290/2860 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Renault Espace (2002-2006) 2.0 × |
| Length | 4545 | 4660 |
| Width | 1820 | 1965 |
| Height | 1650 | 1730 |
| Wheelbase | 2700 | 2800 |
| Front/rear Track | 1570/1570 | 1575/1555 |
| Ground clearance | 150 | 120 |
| Engine specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Renault Espace (2002-2006) 2.0 × |
| Type | petrol Injection | petrol Injection / turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1998 |
| Compression ratio | - | 9.8 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | - | 82.7х93 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 126/6300 | 136/5500, 170/5000 (с турбонаддувом) |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 157/4200 | 192/3750, 270/3250 (с турбонаддувом) |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Renault Espace (2002-2006) 2.0 × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual / 5-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Renault Espace (2002-2006) 2.0 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions (Torsion beam) |
| Tire Size | 205/65/15, 205/60/16, 225/50/17 | 225/65/16, 225/60/17 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET41 d67.1
| 5x108 ET44 d60,1
|
| Brakes specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Renault Espace (2002-2006) 2.0 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Renault Espace (2002-2006) 2.0 × |
| City | 11 | 12.9/12.5 |
| Highway | 7 | 7.7/8.2 |
| Combined | 8.5 | 9.6/10.5 |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 83 |
| Clear list | Kia Carens (2006-2012) | Renault Espace (2002-2006) |
