2001 Renault Kangoo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 494 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.
Because 2001 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Kangoo | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Kangoo | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2919 mm |
