Renault Modus 2008 vs Renault Kangoo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is a more dynamic driving. Renault Modus engine produces 30 HP less power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Renault Kangoo. Due to the lower power, Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.6 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 Modus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Modus could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kangoo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kangoo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Kangoo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Kangoo 2008 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 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.80 m | |
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Renault Modus is smaller. Renault Modus is 34 cm shorter than the Renault Kangoo, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1302 litres | 1977 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Renault Modus has 221 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 675 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Kangoo, which means Renault Modus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`982 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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