2008 Chevrolet Lacetti vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti and 2008 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
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2008 Chevrolet Lacetti | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Lacetti | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |