2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (184 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Hyundai | Renault |
Model | Tiburon | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |