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.

Compare all specifications:

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