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Fiat 500 vs Renault Kangoo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (118 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (17100 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Renault Kangoo?

Fiat 500

Renault Kangoo

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

500

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.

Fiat 500 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8580 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.20 L per 100 km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 500: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s convincingly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 20.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 7.20 kWh.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 331 km, about 46 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

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 has a slight edge – offering 130 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.60 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Fiat 500 performs a bit better – reaching 155 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Kangoo pulls to a small extent stronger with 270 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers significantly more seating capacity – 7 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is distinct lighter – 1130 kg compared to 1489 kg. The difference is around 359 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers decisively more room – 950 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 765 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo performs clearly better – up to 3050 L, which is about 2500 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, Renault Kangoo clearly takes the win – 610 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Kangoo proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Kangoo is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £25,700
Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.2 - 21.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 278 - 285 km
Fiat 500
Renault Kangoo

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Fiat 500

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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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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Fiat 500
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
17100 - 30800 £
Price
25700 - 36200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 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
3 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1130 - 1475 kg
Curb weight
1489 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Length
4486 - 4911 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Width
1860 - 1919 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3050 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
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
1332 - 1461 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Fiat 500 have?

The Fiat 500 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.