2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2007 Renault Kangoo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Kangoo would be higher. Both 2007 Renault Kangoo and 2001 Renault Kangoo are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Kangoo (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 Renault Kangoo.
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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Kangoo | 2001 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Kangoo | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | 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 | 94 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
