2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2006 Renault Kangoo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP) has 123 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |