Honda CR-V vs Renault Espace – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Espace has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Honda CR-V costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 5229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda CR-V manages with 0.90 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Renault Espace with 4.90 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Espace has a barely noticeable edge – offering 200 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Espace is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8.80 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Honda CR-V performs slightly better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Renault Espace tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Espace offers distinctly more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Renault Espace is hardly any lighter – 1673 kg compared to 1821 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Espace offers somewhat more room – 692 L compared to 617 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Espace performs visibly better – up to 2224 L, which is about 514 L more than the Honda CR-V.

When it comes to payload, Renault Espace slightly takes the win – 581 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Our conclusion: The Honda CR-V proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Honda CR-V is the better all-rounder in this comparison.