2008 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Uplander 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 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Uplander (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander.
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 Uplander (325 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo. 2008 Chevrolet Uplander has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Uplander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Uplander | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |