Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V Automatic

Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V Automatic has been produced from April, 2003 to September, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 95 horsepower on 5000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Renault Kangoo 2003 - 2005 version and torque 148 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
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This Renault Kangoo 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.8 litres.

Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 162 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V Automatic fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100km (12.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 11 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Renault real everyday fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100 km, which is 11% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Renault Kangoo fuel consumption.

Renault Kangoo safety

During safety testing Renault Kangoo has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Renault Kangoo is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with two stars, and for pedestrian protection Renault Kangoo got one star.

With the same engine there are also two other Renault Kangoo versions - with manual gearbox (Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V 4x4 MT) available:
  • Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.7 seconds faster (in 10.7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.8 litres per 100 km or 20 % - 7.1 litres per 100 km
  • Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V 4x4 MT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.7 seconds later (in 13.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 8.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 8.2 litres per 100 km
Renault Kangoo 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Renault Kangoo 2003

Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V Automatic technical data

Model: Renault Kangoo 1.6 16V Automatic
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2003. April ... 2005. September 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 190 g/km
Power: 95 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 148 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 162 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.0 (combined) 11.0 (urban) 6.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km (26.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.00m (length) 1.66m (width) 1.83m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 650 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2600 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1620 kg

Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V Automatic engine K4M

Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.5 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V Automatic oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.8 litres (5.1 quarts) More service info
Power 90 - 105 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 140 - 150 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 25 years
Engine also used on Renault Megane Dacia Duster Nissan Almera Dacia Logan

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Renault Kangoo minivan [2003 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.0 1.0 Petrol 59 HP - Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.0 16V 1.0 Petrol 68 HP - Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.1 1.2 Apr 2003 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.1 Petrol 60 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.1 1.2 16V Apr 2003 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.1 Petrol 75 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.4 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.4 Automatic 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.5 DCi 65 Hp Apr 2003 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.5 Diesel 65 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.5 DCi 82 Hp Apr 2003 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 82 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.5 DCi 4x4 Jul 2003 — Mai 2005 1.5 Diesel 82 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V Apr 2003 — Sep 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds

1.6 Petrol 95 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V Automatic Apr 2003 — Sep 2005 1.6 Petrol 95 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.6 16V 4x4 Apr 2003 — Mai 2005 1.6 Petrol 95 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.9 D 55 Hp 1.9 Diesel 55 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.9 D 65 Hp 1.9 Diesel 65 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.9 dTi 1.9 Diesel 80 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 1.9 dCi 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (84 HP)

1.9 Diesel 84 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Renault Kangoo 2003 reviews
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