2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 23 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo. 2009 Toyota Sienna 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. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Kangoo | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
