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Ford Transit Transporter vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Renault Kangoo?

Ford Transit Transporter vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

  • significantly more power
  • visibly more electric range

Renault Kangoo

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably lighter

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Kangoo is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,219 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Transit Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo is marginally more efficient: consuming 20.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Transporter. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Transporter offers visibly more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 117 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

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 Transporter offers significantly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Kangoo is slightly faster – reaching 135 km/h, while the Ford Transit Transporter tops out at 120 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 430 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Transit 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 noticeably lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,074 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 14,100 L, about 11,050 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Transporter carries substantially more – 2,607 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,997 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Transporter is far 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 £39,900
Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.3 - 32 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 247 - 402 km
Ford Transit Transporter
Renault Kangoo

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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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 Transporter
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 73,000 £
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 32 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
247 - 402 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
68 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 270 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 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
2,074 - 2,765 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
5,531 - 6,704 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,778 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 14,100 L
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Payload
735 - 2,607 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 269 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
120 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
310 - 430 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 198 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,019 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Renault
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