2002 Renault Kangoo vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 8 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus.
Because 2002 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Focus. 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, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Kangoo | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Kangoo | Focus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
