2001 Citroen C vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C and 2001 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Kangoo (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 355 kg more than 2001 Citroen C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Renault Kangoo (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C. (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C | 2001 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
