2007 Renault Kangoo vs. 2012 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Lancia Musa is newer by 5 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Musa (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 127 kg more than 2012 Lancia Musa.
Because 2007 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Musa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 2012 Lancia Musa 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. 2012 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Kangoo | 2012 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Renault | Lancia |
| Model | Kangoo | Musa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 147 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
