2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,656 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sportage | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
