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Renault Kangoo vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or Ford Transit Connect?

Renault Kangoo vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

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  • moderately cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • marginally lighter
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Ford Transit Connect

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kangoo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Kangoo is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,090 £.

Transit Connect

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 Renault Kangoo offers marginally more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Transit Connect is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect delivers somewhat more torque with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Kangoo

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 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is marginally lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries visibly more – 780 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo is clearly ahead 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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Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Renault Kangoo
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
136 - 168 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Renault
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the Renault Kangoo?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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