2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2006 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (204 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 340 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.
Because 2006 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2006 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Freestyle | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
