2008 Renault Kangoo vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Kangoo (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 190 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 Renault Kangoo (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
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2008 Renault Kangoo | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Kangoo | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |