2002 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 6 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (126 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 180 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, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (174 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Kangoo | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Kangoo | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
