2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 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 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Kangoo (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
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 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Grande Punto | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |