2004 Renault Kangoo vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 140 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 2012 BMW 120. 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, 2012 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Kangoo | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Kangoo | 120 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
