2012 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 455 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Subaru Forester | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Subaru | Renault |
Model | Forester | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |