2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Renault Kangoo and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 8 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40.
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 Volvo S40 (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Kangoo | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Kangoo | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1369 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 62 L |