Renault Kangoo 2005 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 2 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kangoo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 470'000 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: | 27 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fusion | |
| 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 2005 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Renault Kangoo 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 12 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 36 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 945 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Renault Kangoo has 366 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Renault Kangoo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`150 kg | 1`570 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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