2004 Renault Kangoo vs. 2004 Volvo V40
To start off, both 2004 Renault Kangoo and 2004 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V40 (169 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo V40 weights approximately 170 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.
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, 2004 Volvo V40 (240 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (101 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Kangoo | 2004 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Kangoo | V40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 169 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
