Opel Combo 2018 vs Renault Kangoo 2021
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Opel Combo engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Renault Kangoo. Despite less power, Opel Combo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Combo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Kangoo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Opel Combo 2018 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. Renault Kangoo 2021 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
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Opel Combo is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Combo is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Kangoo, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 597 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2126 litres | 3500 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Opel Combo has 178 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 1374 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`071 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 15 600 | |
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