2006 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2006 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lada Niva 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, 2004 Renault Kangoo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lada Niva | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Niva | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |