2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2001 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2006 Renault Kangoo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saturn Vue (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
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, 2001 Saturn Vue (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Kangoo | 2001 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Renault | Saturn |
| Model | Kangoo | Vue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 62 L |
