2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz.
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, 2003 Renault Kangoo (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Jazz | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
