Renault Kangoo 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 75 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kangoo 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 Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Renault Kangoo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Used 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.58 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 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 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`570 | 1`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 (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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