Renault Kangoo I (KC) (1997–2003)

The Renault Kangoo I (KC) was offered with 12 engine versions (7 gasoline, 5 diesel), from 58 to 95 hp, built 1997–2003.

Renault Kangoo (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1997–2003
Body styleMinivan
Doors5
Length157.3 in (3,995 mm)
Width65.5 in (1,663 mm) – 65.9 in (1,675 mm)
Height71.9 in (1,827 mm) – 74.6 in (1,894 mm)
Cargo volume23.0 cu ft (650 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l) – 15.9 gal (60 l)

All Renault Kangoo I (KC) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.2 (58 hp)1997–2001Gasoline58 hp (43 kW)69 lb-ft (93 Nm)17.2 s87 mph (140 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4i (75 hp) Automatic1999–2000Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)84 lb-ft (114 Nm)17.3 s89 mph (144 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 dTi (80 hp)1999–2002Diesel80 hp (59 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)14.1 s99 mph (160 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4i (75 hp)2000–2001Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)84 lb-ft (114 Nm)14.9 s95 mph (153 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6i 16V (95 hp)2000–2003Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)10.7 s111 mph (179 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6i 16V (95 hp) Automatic2000–2003Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)12.4 s101 mph (162 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2i 16V (75 hp)2001–2003Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)77 lb-ft (105 Nm)14.7 s96 mph (154 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6i 16V (95 hp) 4x42001–2003Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)13.1 s95 mph (153 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 D (65 hp)2001–2002Diesel65 hp (48 kW)89 lb-ft (120 Nm)19.5 s90 mph (145 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 dCi (80 hp) 4x42001–2003Diesel80 hp (59 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)16.2 s88 mph (142 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.5 dCi (65 hp)2002–2003Diesel65 hp (48 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)16.3 s91 mph (146 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 dCi (82 hp)2002–2003Diesel82 hp (60 kW)136 lb-ft (185 Nm)12.5 s96 mph (155 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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