Compare performance (286 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Renault Kangoo?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Renault Kangoo is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,547 £.
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 Transit Custom Transporter offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.6 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.
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 6.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is markedly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,893 kg. The difference is around 404 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 6,800 L, about 3,750 L more than the Renault Kangoo.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter carries considerably more – 1,332 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 722 kg.
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly superior 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.
The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
detailsThe 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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Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
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Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
278 - 285 km
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Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 168 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,893 - 2,122 kg
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Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
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Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
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Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
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Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
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Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
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Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
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Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
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Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
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Payload
459 - 610 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
95 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
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Torque
310 - 630 Nm
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Renault
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