2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 776 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Range Rover | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 50 L |