2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2006 Renault Kangoo and 2006 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn ION (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Saturn ION (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo. 2006 Saturn ION 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. 2006 Saturn ION will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Renault Kangoo | 2006 Saturn ION | |
Make | Renault | Saturn |
Model | Kangoo | ION |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |