2003 Renault Kangoo vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2003 Renault Kangoo and 2003 Xedos 9 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 285 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Kangoo | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Renault | Xedos |
| Model | Kangoo | 9 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1564 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
