2003 Citroen C4 vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C4 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Kangoo (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C4. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C4 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
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 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C4 | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C4 | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |