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Kia Stonic vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (20,400 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or Renault Kangoo?

Kia Stonic vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably 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

Stonic

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Stonic is visibly cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 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 somewhat more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Stonic is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 10.7 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo delivers visibly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Stonic

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: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Stonic is markedly lighter – 1,205 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers considerably more boot space – 601 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries clearly more – 610 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo 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 £25,700
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 Stonic

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4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Jan
18 Mar 2026, 07:19:10

Very good car, uses little fuel, nothing's gone wrong in 4 years, no breakdowns.

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Ennio
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I'm very satisfied — I have a Stonic Black Edition hybrid, and I haven't had any problems after two years.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,400 - 26,800 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 128 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
1,205 - 1,270 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,760 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 85 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
Is the Kia Stonic offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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