2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2007 Renault Kangoo is newer by 2 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 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Kangoo (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
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, 2007 Renault Kangoo (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |