2003 Citroen C 15 vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C 15 and 2003 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Kangoo (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Citroen C 15. 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, 2003 Renault Kangoo (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C 15. (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C 15 | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C 15 | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |