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Kia Picanto vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Kia Picanto vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 Compact Van costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,096 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.3 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 Compact Van offers substantially more power – delivering 122 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 12.3 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

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

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is substantially lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries clearly more – 901 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 569 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van 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 £25,200
Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 122 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 279 - 284 km
Kia Picanto
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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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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Kia Picanto
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
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