2005 Honda Mobilio 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 Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Mobilio | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
