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Ford Transit Bus vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Renault Kangoo?

Ford Transit Bus vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • slightly more power
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Renault Kangoo

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Kangoo is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,786 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 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 Ford Transit Bus offers slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers visibly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Transit Bus

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: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is considerably lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 849 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers considerably more boot space – 601 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 601 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries clearly more – 1,162 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 552 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo is decisively 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
Ford Transit Bus
Renault Kangoo

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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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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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Ford Transit Bus
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

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