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Mazda CX-5 vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (141 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Mazda CX-5 vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

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  • moderately more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
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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

CX-5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,818 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

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 Mazda CX-5 offers moderately more power – delivering 141 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-5 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.5 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van delivers a bit more torque with 270 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 32 Nm more.

CX-5

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is marginally lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries visibly more – 901 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van is far ahead 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.

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Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, 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
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 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
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co2
157 - 169 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
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
566 - 601 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Renault
Is the Mazda CX-5 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda CX-5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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