2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Kangoo (95 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa. 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 Renault Kangoo (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |
