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Ford Transit Connect vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Renault Kangoo?

Ford Transit Connect vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

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  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,090 £.

Kangoo

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 Renault Kangoo offers very slightly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Transit Connect is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect delivers a bit more torque with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Transit Connect

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is very slightly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries markedly more – 780 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo is clearly ahead overall 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 Connect
Renault Kangoo

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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 Connect
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

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