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Vauxhall Frontera vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Vauxhall Frontera vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

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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

Frontera

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Frontera is noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,439 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Frontera uses 5.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Frontera is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 20.5 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers visibly more range – reaching up to 408 km, about 124 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

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 Vauxhall Frontera offers moderately more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Frontera is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van delivers moderately more torque with 270 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Frontera

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: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is a bit lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries clearly more – 901 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 331 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera 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 £20,700
Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 308 - 408 km
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Vauxhall Frontera

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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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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Vauxhall Frontera
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
308 - 408 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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