2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Renault Kangoo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 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, 2005 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo. 2005 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Kangoo | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Renault | Rover |
Model | Kangoo | 75 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |