Compare performance (122 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo Compact Van or Kia K4?
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 Compact Van is a bit cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Kia K4 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,322 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.1 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Kia K4 offers visibly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia K4 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van delivers marginally more torque with 270 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Kia K4 is very slightly lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,493 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries considerably more – 901 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 446 kg.
The Renault Kangoo Compact Van leads convincingly 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.
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.
detailsKia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.
details
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
22,400 - 37,000 £
|
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
270 - 290 km
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 - 151 g/km
|
co2
132 - 161 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Cargo Van
|
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
|
|
Seats
2 - 5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
4
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1,493 - 1,910 kg
|
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
|
|
Length
4,486 - 4,910 mm
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,860 mm
|
Width
1,850 mm
|
|
Height
1,854 - 1,864 mm
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,900 L
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
498 - 901 kg
|
Payload
435 - 455 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
|
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
75 - 122 HP
|
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 18.9 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
|
|
Max Speed
132 - 176 km/h
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
230 - 270 Nm
|
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
|
Power kW
55 - 90 kW
|
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3
|
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
|
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
|
|
Brand
Renault
|
Brand
Kia
|