2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Renault Kangoo and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo. 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Renault Kangoo | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Kangoo | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |