2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2008 Renault Kangoo and 2008 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 545 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2008 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. 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, 2008 Renault Kangoo (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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2008 Renault Kangoo | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Kangoo | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1869 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 147 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 8.5 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 | 1405 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |