2004 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo

To start off, both 2004 Renault Grand Espace 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. Both 2004 Renault Grand Espace and 2004 Renault Kangoo are equipped with a 1,870 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. 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 Renault Kangoo (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Espace. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Renault Grand Espace 2004 Renault Kangoo
Make Renault Renault
Model Grand Espace Kangoo
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Minivan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1870 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 180 km/hour 142 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.5 seconds 16.2 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 50 L


 

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