Renault Modus 2005 vs Renault Kangoo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 1 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.79 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 42 cm shorter than the Renault Kangoo, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 274 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1283 litres | 1977 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Renault Modus has 164 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 694 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`982 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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