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Renault Kangoo vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or Suzuki Vitara?

Renault Kangoo vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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:

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.

Suzuki Vitara is marginally cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Vitara

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 Suzuki Vitara offers clearly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Vitara delivers somewhat more torque with 307 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 37 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, Suzuki Vitara is moderately lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 234 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers considerably more boot space – 775 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries markedly more – 610 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Vitara 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.

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Vitara

Suzuki Vitara

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 344 - 426 km
Renault Kangoo
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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Renault Kangoo
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
136 - 168 g/km
co2
0 - 137 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
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Suzuki
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