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Fiat 500 vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Renault Kangoo?

Fiat 500 vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Renault Kangoo

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  • only slightly more power
  • substantially 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,580 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

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 Renault Kangoo offers only slightly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo delivers a bit more torque with 270 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is markedly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 359 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers substantially more boot space – 601 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 416 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries considerably more – 610 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo comes out clearly ahead 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 £25,700
Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Renault
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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