2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2008 Renault Kangoo and 2008 Hyundai i20 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 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai i20 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Hyundai i20.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20. 2008 Hyundai i20 has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai i20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Renault Kangoo | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Renault | Hyundai |
Model | Kangoo | i20 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |