2002 Renault Kangoo vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 680 kg more than 2002 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Toyota Sienna (328 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo. 2005 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Renault Kangoo | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Kangoo | Sienna |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 328 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |