2003 Renault Kangoo vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Renault Kangoo and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (128 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo. 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 Toyota Avensis (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo. 2003 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Kangoo | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
