2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fusion 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Kangoo (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion. 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 Renault Kangoo (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
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2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Fusion | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |