Renault Kangoo 2021 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Renault Kangoo engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.52 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 12 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 32 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 775 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3500 litres | no data | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Kangoo has 170 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`071 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 18 600 | |
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