2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Renault Kangoo and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 99 kg more than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
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 Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Kangoo | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |