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 | |
| 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: | 84 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.2 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
| Renault Kangoo engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 4.8 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kangoo consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A class 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. | |||
| Renault Kangoo 2003 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Kangoo 2003 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 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 31 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2500 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Renault Kangoo has 160 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 760 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`830 | 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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