2003 Renault Kangoo vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic 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, 2009 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Renault Kangoo | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Kangoo | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |