2007 Renault Clio vs. 2002 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Kangoo would be higher. Both 2007 Renault Clio and 2002 Renault Kangoo are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 2002 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Clio | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
