2001 Renault Megane vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2001 Renault Megane 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Megane (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (58 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Megane weights approximately 210 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.
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 Megane (158 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Megane | 2001 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Megane | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
