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RENAULT Kangoo 1997-2003 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

RENAULT Kangoo 1997-2003 3 Photos
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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.

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RENAULT Kangoo 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
  4 gasoline engines
  • 1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.2L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (95 HP)
  4 diesel engines
  • 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (65 HP)
  • 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (80 HP)
  • 1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP)
  • 1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (80 HP)

RENAULT Kangoo
1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP)
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
Top Speed:97.6 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2226.7 lbs (1010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3461.3 lbs (1570 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

RENAULT Kangoo
1.2L 5MT FWD (60 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
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
Top Speed:84.5 mph (136 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):20.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2171.6 lbs (985 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3406.1 lbs (1545 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

RENAULT Kangoo
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
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
Top Speed:95.1 mph (153 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2259.7 lbs (1025 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3494.3 lbs (1585 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

RENAULT Kangoo
1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (95 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (95 HP)
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
Top Speed:105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2381 lbs (1080 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

RENAULT Kangoo
1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (65 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (65 HP)
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
Top Speed:90.7 mph (146 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2336.9 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

RENAULT Kangoo
1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (80 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (80 HP)
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
Top Speed:96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2358.9 lbs (1070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

RENAULT Kangoo
1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP)
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
Top Speed:90.1 mph (145 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):19.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2392 lbs (1085 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3725.8 lbs (1690 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

RENAULT Kangoo
1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (80 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (80 HP)
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
Top Speed:99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2414.1 lbs (1095 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3747.8 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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
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