2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Renault Kangoo and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Renault Kangoo and 2007 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,390 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 84 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Renault Kangoo | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Kangoo | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 16.2 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 | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |