2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (168 HP) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 168 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo. 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Renault Kangoo | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Kangoo | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |