2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 530 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (306 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Kangoo | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Renault | SsangYong |
| Model | Kangoo | Musso |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
