2002 Renault Kangoo vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2002 Renault Kangoo and 2002 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Kangoo (97 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 220 kg more than 2002 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Renault Kangoo (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Kangoo | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Kangoo | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
