2005 Renault Kangoo vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2005 Renault Kangoo and 2005 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Kangoo | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | Renault | Suzuki |
Model | Kangoo | XL7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |