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Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo Compact Van or Lotus Emira?

Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kangoo Compact Van

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.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,398 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 284 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers significantly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Kangoo Compact Van

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: Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is very slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 118 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries substantially more – 901 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 671 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £25,200
Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 122 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 279 - 284 km
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The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Renault Kangoo Compact Van
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
670 - 901 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lotus
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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