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Ford Ranger vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Ford Ranger vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

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 Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers substantially more range – reaching up to 284 km, about 242 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Kangoo Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers considerably more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 159 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers considerably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 427 Nm more.

Ranger

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 766 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries only slightly more – 989 kg compared to 901 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger holds a solid overall lead 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 42 km
Ford Ranger
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

The Renault Kangoo is a practical, no-nonsense compact van that turns urban deliveries and weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly easy chore. Roomy for its size, comfortable to drive and brimming with smart storage solutions, it’s a sensible pick for anyone who needs honest utility without drama.

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Ford Ranger
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault
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