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Renault Kangoo vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Renault Kangoo vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • noticeably more power
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

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 Nissan Primastar Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is visibly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 437 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries substantially more – 1,110 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 500 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo is slightly 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 £25,700
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
136 - 168 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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