2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2007 Renault Kangoo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 705 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 52 L |