2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2005 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, 2008 Renault Kangoo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Meriva would be higher. Both 2008 Renault Kangoo and 2005 Vauxhall Meriva are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Kangoo (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Meriva weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Kangoo | 2005 Vauxhall Meriva | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Kangoo | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
