2005 Renault Kangoo vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Renault Kangoo and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Megane (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane.
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 Renault Megane (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Kangoo | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Kangoo | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1175 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
