2004 Mazda 3 vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2004 Mazda 3 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 3 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 545 kg more than 2004 Mazda 3.
Because 2004 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda 3 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
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2004 Mazda 3 | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | 3 | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |