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BMW X2 vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (41,700 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X2 or Renault Kangoo?

BMW X2 vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

BMW X2

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X2

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Kangoo is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the BMW X2 costs 41,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X2 uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Kangoo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X2 offers clearly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X2 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X2 delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

X2

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is somewhat lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,645 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more boot space – 775 L compared to 560 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries moderately more – 610 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X2 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,700
X2

BMW X2

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
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The BMW X2 feels like a sporty coupe dressed as an SUV, with sharp styling and a cheeky, youthful attitude that stands out in traffic. Inside it's driver-focused and compact but smartly packaged, perfect for city life and buyers who want BMW flair without the usual SUV bulk.

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4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Excellent, very attractive car. Drives superbly. I previously had the XC40 — that was fine, but the BMW suits me better in pretty much every respect.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,700 - 59,600 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 174 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,645 - 1,780 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 560 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 510 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the BMW X2 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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