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Renault Kangoo vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or NIO EL8?

Renault Kangoo vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

NIO EL8

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Kangoo

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,343 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo is marginally more efficient: consuming 20.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 225 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

EL8

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL8 offers considerably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 523 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL8 is markedly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm more.

Kangoo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is substantially lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,124 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more boot space – 950 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 685 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,050 L, about 2,240 L more than the NIO EL8.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries marginally more – 610 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 holds a decisive 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.

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EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 390 - 510 km
Renault Kangoo
NIO EL8

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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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NIO EL8

The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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Renault Kangoo
NIO EL8

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 168 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
557 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
NIO
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