2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Renault Kangoo and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 158 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.
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 Volkswagen Golf (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
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2008 Renault Kangoo | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Kangoo | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |