Renault Kangoo 2008 vs Honda FR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 30 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kangoo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Kangoo 2008 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Kangoo 2008 1.6 engine Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.61 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 7 cm shorter than the Honda FR-V, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1977 litres | 1049 litres | |
| Renault Kangoo has 1 litres less trunk space than the Honda FR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 928 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.5 metres more than that of the Honda FR-V, which means Renault Kangoo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`924 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
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