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Renault Kangoo vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or Suzuki Jimny?

Renault Kangoo vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kangoo

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Suzuki Jimny is very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Renault Kangoo offers visibly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.6 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo delivers considerably more torque with 270 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 140 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is noticeably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries substantially more – 610 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 340 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo 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.

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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brunella
29 Jun 2026, 05:20:23

Powerful traction, lightness, compact size for steep, narrow and challenging mountain dirt tracks.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
136 - 168 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Suzuki
What drive types are available for the Renault Kangoo?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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