2001 Renault Kangoo vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 11 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2001 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Kangoo | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Renault | Audi |
| Model | Kangoo | A5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
