Renault Kangoo 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2001

 
Renault Kangoo
2003 - 2005
Mercedes A class
2001 - 2004
Body: Minivan / MPVHatchback
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.1 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 60 HP82 HP
Torque: 93 NM130 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 18.9 seconds12.9 seconds
Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving.
Renault Kangoo engine produces 22 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.97.1
Renault Kangoo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Renault Kangoo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres54 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway960 km on highway
Mercedes A class 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: 18 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault TwingoUsed only for this car
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: noyes
The Mercedes A class 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.00 m3.61 m
Width: 1.66 m1.72 m
Height: 1.83 m1.58 m
Renault Kangoo is 39 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 25 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 650 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2600 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Renault Kangoo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6001`500
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

above average
Mercedes A class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 1200800
Pros and Cons: Renault Kangoo has
  • timing belt engine
Mercedes A klase has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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