2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Aygo is newer by 6 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 300 kg more than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
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 Renault Kangoo (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Kangoo | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
