Honda FR-V 2007 vs Renault Kangoo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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 | 110 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 30 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 | 7.9 | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda FR-V consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 950 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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 2008 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Kangoo 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.80 m | |
| Honda FR-V is 7 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda FR-V is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | 1977 litres | |
| Honda FR-V has 1 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 928 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Kangoo, which means Honda FR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`924 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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