2008 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 2007 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Kangoo 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, 2007 Renault Kangoo (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Rio | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |