2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2005 Renault Kangoo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Kangoo (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Renault Kangoo (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Mobilio | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
