Renault Kangoo 2021 vs Opel Combo 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Renault Kangoo engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Combo, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Combo. Despite the higher power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
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Renault Kangoo is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Kangoo is 8 cm longer than the Opel Combo, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 775 litres | 597 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3500 litres | 2126 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Renault Kangoo has 178 litres more trunk space than the Opel Combo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 1374 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`071 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 15 800 | |
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