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Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs BYD Dolphin Surf comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo Compact Van or BYD Dolphin Surf?

Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs BYD Dolphin Surf: Key differences

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

BYD Dolphin Surf

  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

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

Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Dolphin Surf is slightly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,735 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Dolphin Surf is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Dolphin Surf offers barely more range – reaching up to 322 km, about 32 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

Dolphin Surf

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 BYD Dolphin Surf offers clearly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin Surf is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 11.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van delivers slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Kangoo Compact Van

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: Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Dolphin Surf is a bit lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,493 kg. The difference is around 199 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries substantially more – 901 kg compared to 344 kg. That’s a difference of about 557 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Dolphin Surf has the upper hand 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 £19,700
Dolphin Surf

BYD Dolphin Surf

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 88 - 156 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.5 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 220 - 322 km
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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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Renault Kangoo Compact Van
BYD Dolphin Surf

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 37,000 £
Price
19,700 - 26,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
270 - 290 km
Electric Range
220 - 322 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,493 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
4,486 - 4,910 mm
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
1,854 - 1,864 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
498 - 901 kg
Payload
344 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 122 HP
Power HP
88 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 18.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
132 - 176 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 270 Nm
Torque
175 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
55 - 90 kW
Power kW
65 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
BYD
What drivetrain options does the Renault Kangoo Compact Van have?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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