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Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo Compact Van or Suzuki Jimny?

Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

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  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 104 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Kangoo Compact Van offers a bit more power – delivering 122 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 12.3 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van delivers significantly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 140 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is substantially lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 474 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries significantly more – 901 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 631 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van stands well ahead of its rival 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 Manual, 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
Renault Kangoo Compact Van
Suzuki Jimny

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Renault Kangoo Compact Van
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
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Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
670 - 901 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Suzuki
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