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Kia Sorento vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Kia Sorento vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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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.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,132 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers clearly more range – reaching up to 284 km, about 229 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Kangoo Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 166 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers markedly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 216 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries clearly more – 901 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van is narrowly 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.

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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
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 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
55 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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