2008 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2008 Renault Koleos
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Tacoma and 2008 Renault Koleos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2008 Renault Koleos. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Koleos.
Because 2008 Renault Koleos is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Koleos 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Koleos. (320 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Koleos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tacoma | 2008 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Tacoma | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2690 mm |
