2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2007 Renault Trafic
To start off, both 2007 Renault Kangoo and 2007 Renault Trafic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Trafic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Trafic (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Trafic should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 440 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Kangoo | 2007 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Kangoo | Trafic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
