2008 Nissan Note vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Note 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Note (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 323 kg more than 2008 Nissan Note.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Note. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Note.
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2008 Nissan Note | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Note | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |