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Renault Kangoo vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or Tesla Model 3?

Renault Kangoo vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Tesla Model 3

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

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 Tesla Model 3 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,991 £.

Model 3

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 Tesla Model 3 offers substantially more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 330 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 8.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model 3 delivers clearly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 390 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 markedly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers noticeably more boot space – 775 L compared to 594 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries considerably more – 610 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 277 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 750 km
Renault Kangoo
Tesla Model 3

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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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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan that pairs brisk, responsive driving with a sleek, minimalist cabin and intuitive, software-led features. It makes a practical, modern choice for daily commutes and long-term ownership while emphasizing simplicity and advanced driver assistance.

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Renault Kangoo
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
136 - 168 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
302 - 333 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Tesla
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