2003 Renault Kangoo vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2003 Renault Kangoo and 2003 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Skoda Octavia (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster 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 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Kangoo | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Kangoo | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
