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Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo Compact Van or Renault Trafic Bus?

Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter

Renault Trafic Bus

  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,799 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 11.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is marginally faster – reaching 176 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 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 Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is noticeably lighter – 1,493 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 538 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers slightly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 900 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries marginally more – 982 kg compared to 901 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van holds a solid overall lead 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 £22,400
Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 122 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 270 - 290 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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The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 37,000 £
Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
270 - 290 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,493 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,486 - 4,910 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,854 - 1,864 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Payload
498 - 901 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 122 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 18.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 176 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
230 - 270 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 90 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Renault
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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