Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Renault introduced the Kangoo on the market in 1997, combining the attributes of a light commercial vehicle with a spacious family vehicle.
The French automaker was already known for its minivans that dominated the European segment. Still, the carmaker considered that it could do more. The carmaker used many parts from its storage bins to lower its production costs. Still, the result was far better than anyone expected.
With its front fascia that resembled the Clio's second generation, the Kangoo sported a tall bodywork with a roomy interior. However, the front end was short and followed by a steep, wide windshield. The passenger version featured a standard sliding door for the rear passengers. At the back, the carmaker offered the option for either a tailgate or a twin-door system. To lower the cost, Renault didn't bother offering body-colored bumpers or door mirrors. In addition, to save the buyer's money, it installed the taillights high on the rear pillars, flanking the tailgate, keeping them safe from small parking bumps.
Inside, it was plenty of room for five tall adults. At the front, the high-mounted seats helped the driver and the side passenger to have a nice view of the road. Moreover, thanks to the tall roof, the carmaker could place a shelf between the upper side of the windshield and the ceiling. Last but not least, the rear occupants were spoiled with enough legroom, and they could slip their feet under the front seats. At the same time, the 60/40 split-folding bench could expand the trunk space to an LCV-approved size.
Under the hood, Renault installed a wide engine range for this vehicle's class. The smallest powerplant was a 1.2-liter unit, while the top-performance version was powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline unit. Yet, the customers appreciated the highly fuel-efficient turbo-diesel units.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 105 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97.6 mph (157 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.11/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.9 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2226.7 lbs (1010 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461.3 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
Power: | 43 KW @ 5250 RPM 58 HP @ 5250 RPM 58 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 69 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 93 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84.5 mph (136 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.9 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2171.6 lbs (985 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3406.1 lbs (1545 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 163 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 84 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 114 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.1 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.9 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2259.7 lbs (1025 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3494.3 lbs (1585 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 5000 RPM 95 HP @ 5000 RPM 94 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 148 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.9 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2381 lbs (1080 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4000 RPM 65 HP @ 4000 RPM 64 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 160 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.7 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.9 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 4250 RPM 82 HP @ 4250 RPM 80 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 185 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.9 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2358.9 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4500 RPM 65 HP @ 4500 RPM 64 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 120 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.1 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Turning circle: | 311.7 ft (95.0 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3725.8 lbs (1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 4000 RPM 80 HP @ 4000 RPM 79 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 160 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.9 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2414.1 lbs (1095 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3747.8 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 152 g/km |