2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Renault Kangoo and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 112 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Kangoo | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Kangoo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
