2008 Mazda B4000 vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Mazda B4000 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 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 152 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.
Because 2008 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda B4000 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, 2008 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda B4000 | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | B4000 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4034 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
