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Kia Picanto vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Renault Kangoo?

Kia Picanto vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Kangoo

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  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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 considerably more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo delivers clearly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 174 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more boot space – 775 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 520 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries significantly more – 610 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 278 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo 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 £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
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Kia Picanto

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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