2005 Renault Kangoo vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Renault Kangoo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis would be higher. Both 2005 Renault Kangoo and 2003 Toyota Avensis are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2005 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Renault Kangoo (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
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2005 Renault Kangoo | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Kangoo | Avensis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |