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Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo Compact Van or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly lighter

Renault Trafic Transporter

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

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

Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,761 £.

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 Transporter with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is a bit more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers barely more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 28 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

Trafic Transporter

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 Transporter 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 Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 11.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers markedly 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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is visibly lighter – 1,493 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 4,000 L more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries markedly more – 1,222 kg compared to 901 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter 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
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 240 - 318 km
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 37,000 £
Price
33,200 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
270 - 290 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,493 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 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
1,967 - 2,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 8,900 L
Payload
498 - 901 kg
Payload
848 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction 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
10.8 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
132 - 176 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 174 km/h
Torque
230 - 270 Nm
Torque
245 - 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
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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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