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Renault Kangoo vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or Vauxhall Vivaro?

Renault Kangoo vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • a bit lighter

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • a bit 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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Vivaro costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,487 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo is a bit more efficient: consuming 20.2 kWh/100km compared to 23.6 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers a bit more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 67 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

Vivaro

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 Vauxhall Vivaro offers clearly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Vivaro is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.5 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Kangoo is marginally faster – reaching 135 km/h, while the Vauxhall Vivaro tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Vivaro delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 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 a bit lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers substantially more capacity – up to 6,100 L, about 3,050 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries considerably more – 1,226 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 616 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is far 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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Vivaro

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 352 km
Renault Kangoo
Vauxhall Vivaro

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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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Vauxhall Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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Renault Kangoo
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Price
33,200 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 168 g/km
co2
0 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Length
4,980 - 5,330 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Height
1,895 - 1,935 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 6,100 L
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
840 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Max Speed
130 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

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