VS

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Renault Kangoo comparison

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?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • substantially more power

Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
rate
  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

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 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.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £36,300
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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.

details

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.

details
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,893 - 2,122 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.