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 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 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 | 1398 cc | 1460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 12.5 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 | 1020 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |
