2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Kangoo (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 620 kg more than 2006 Citroen C3. 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 Citroen C3 (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
