2005 Renault Kangoo vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Renault Kangoo and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 325 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 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 Toyota Avensis (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (184 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
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2005 Renault Kangoo | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Kangoo | Avensis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |