2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2008 Renault Kangoo and 2008 Suzuki Splash 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Splash. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Kangoo | 2008 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Kangoo | Splash |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
