2004 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sportage and 2004 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sportage | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sportage | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
