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Vauxhall Vivaro vs Renault Kangoo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (33200 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Renault Kangoo?

Vauxhall Vivaro

Renault Kangoo

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

Kangoo

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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the Vauxhall Vivaro costs 33200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7487 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Kangoo manages with 5.20 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.20 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Kangoo: with 20.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 23.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.40 kWh.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Vivaro performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 352 km, about 67 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

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 Vauxhall Vivaro has a distinct edge – offering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Vivaro is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 10.50 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.60 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Vivaro performs evident better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Vivaro pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

Kangoo

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: Vauxhall Vivaro offers evident more seating capacity – 9 vs 7.

In curb weight, Renault Kangoo is a bit lighter – 1489 kg compared to 1722 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Vivaro performs clearly better – up to 6100 L, which is about 3050 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Vivaro decisively takes the win – 1226 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 616 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro 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.

Vauxhall Vivaro
Renault Kangoo

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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.6 - 24 kWh
  • Electric Range : 221 - 352 km

Vauxhall Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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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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Vauxhall Vivaro
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
33200 - 52500 £
Price
25700 - 36200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1722 - 2260 kg
Curb weight
1489 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
4980 - 5331 mm
Length
4486 - 4911 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1860 - 1919 mm
Height
1890 - 1935 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 6100 L
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3050 L
Payload
840 - 1226 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Vivaro?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.