2004 Renault Kangoo vs. 2004 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2004 Renault Kangoo and 2004 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo XC90 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 738 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 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 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Kangoo | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
