2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2008 Renault Kangoo and 2008 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Kangoo (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 Toyota iQ. 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 (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Kangoo | 2008 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Kangoo | iQ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 32 L |
