2006 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2006 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Captiva and 2006 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,403 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 681 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
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2006 Chevrolet Captiva | 2006 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Captiva | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2403 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |