2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2007 Renault Kangoo and 2007 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
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 Kangoo (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Renault Kangoo | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Renault | Skoda |
Model | Kangoo | Octavia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |