2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2002 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Kangoo would be higher. Both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2002 Renault Kangoo are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 2002 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Mini Cooper (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2002 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Cooper | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
