2005 Renault Kangoo vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Ibiza (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 646 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, 2012 Seat Ibiza (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Kangoo | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Kangoo | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
