Renault Kangoo 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Renault Kangoo engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Despite less power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Renault Kangoo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kangoo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| 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 Volkswagen Golf Plus 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 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Kangoo 2013 1.5 engine Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.59 m | |
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Renault Kangoo is larger. Renault Kangoo and Volkswagen Golf Plus are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | no data | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Renault Kangoo has 265 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`954 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 5800 | |
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