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Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo Compact Van or Toyota Prius?

Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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Toyota Prius

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,247 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers substantially more range – reaching up to 284 km, about 198 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius offers significantly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is only slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries considerably more – 901 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 526 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is clearly superior overall 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.

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Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
Renault Kangoo Compact Van
Toyota Prius

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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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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Renault Kangoo Compact Van
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 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
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
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Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
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Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
670 - 901 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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