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Renault Kangoo vs Peugeot 408 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or Peugeot 408?

Renault Kangoo vs Peugeot 408: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

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  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Peugeot 408

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

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Peugeot 408 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,403 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 408 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 20.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo. That’s a difference of about 5.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 408 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 170 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 408 offers clearly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 408 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 408 is substantially faster – reaching 233 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 98 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 408 delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is only slightly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,544 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers considerably more boot space – 950 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 414 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,050 L, about 1,467 L more than the Peugeot 408.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries markedly more – 610 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 408 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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Peugeot 408

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 - 455 km
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This is one of the most beautiful cars of our time, in an era when every brand churns out cookie‑cutter models — as long as they look like an SUV. It's comfortable, incredibly spacious, picks up nicely on the road and always makes a great impression everywhere ;)

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
79 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
co2
0 - 168 g/km
co2
0 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Length
4,687 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Height
1,478 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
371 - 456 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Renault Kangoo?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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