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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • considerably more power

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly 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 Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,821 £.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 Custom Transporter offers considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is slightly 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:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,493 kg compared to 1,893 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers markedly more capacity – up to 6,800 L, about 1,900 L more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter carries visibly more – 1,332 kg compared to 901 kg. That’s a difference of about 431 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter 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 £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 Compact Van

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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.

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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 Transit Custom Transporter
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
Price
22,400 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
270 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,893 - 2,122 kg
Curb weight
1,493 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,910 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
1,854 - 1,864 mm
Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,900 L
Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
Payload
498 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
75 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 18.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 176 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
230 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
55 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault
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