Honda FR-V 2007 vs Renault Kangoo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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 | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kangoo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda FR-V could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kangoo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 2.2 engine Renault Kangoo 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Kangoo 2008 1.5 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): | 2`130 | 1`982 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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