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Renault Kangoo vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or Skoda Karoq?

Renault Kangoo vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • a bit more trunk space
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,368 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Karoq

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 Skoda Karoq offers visibly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Kangoo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is barely lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers a bit more boot space – 601 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries marginally more – 610 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq stands well ahead of its rival 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 £29,100
Karoq

Skoda Karoq

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Renault Kangoo
Skoda Karoq

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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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Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Renault Kangoo
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
136 - 168 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Skoda
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