2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP) has 307 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 915 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 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Renault Kangoo | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Kangoo | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 381 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |