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Kia Sportage vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Renault Kangoo?

Kia Sportage vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Kangoo is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

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 Kia Sportage offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Sportage

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is barely lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers noticeably more boot space – 775 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries marginally more – 610 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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 £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 km
Kia Sportage
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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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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Kia Sportage
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
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