2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2006 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2006 Renault Kangoo and 2006 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Kangoo (74 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 870 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Lupo (140 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Kangoo | 2006 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Kangoo | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
