2008 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Ford Galaxy 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Galaxy (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 539 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 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
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2008 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Galaxy | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |