2001 Renault Kangoo vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (58 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Kangoo | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
