2008 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Renault Koleos
To start off, 2009 Renault Koleos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Koleos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Koleos weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Fiat Croma.
Because 2009 Renault Koleos is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault Koleos 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Renault Koleos has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Koleos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Croma | 2009 Renault Koleos | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Croma | Koleos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |