Renault Kangoo 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kangoo engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes A class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.8 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kangoo consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.58 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 39 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Renault Kangoo has 260 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 860 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Renault Kangoo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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