2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 Proton Satria
To start off, both 2008 Renault Kangoo and 2008 Proton Satria were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Renault Kangoo and 2008 Proton Satria are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Proton Satria (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Proton Satria should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 216 kg more than 2008 Proton Satria.
Because 2008 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Proton Satria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Kangoo | 2008 Proton Satria | |
| Make | Renault | Proton |
| Model | Kangoo | Satria |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
