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Vauxhall Vivaro vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Renault Kangoo?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vivaro

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Kangoo is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Vivaro costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,487 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Kangoo

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 Vivaro offers noticeably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Vivaro is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Vivaro delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is slightly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries substantially more – 1,226 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 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 £33,200
Vivaro

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 222 - 350 km
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Vauxhall Vivaro
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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