Honda FR-V 2007 vs Renault Kangoo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 LPG | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 34 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda FR-V consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that by driving the Honda FR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Kangoo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine Renault Kangoo 2009 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Renault Kangoo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.84 m | |
| Honda FR-V is 7 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda FR-V is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1049 litres | 1977 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`975 kg | 1`924 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`423 kg | 1`423 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 552 kg | 501 kg | |
| Honda FR-V load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Renault Kangoo. Therefore, Honda FR-V is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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