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Renault Kangoo vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or Toyota Prius?

Renault Kangoo vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

Toyota Prius

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,706 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo offers significantly more range – reaching up to 285 km, about 199 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Prius

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 Toyota Prius offers substantially more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Prius is markedly faster – reaching 177 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.

Kangoo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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 1,620 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers significantly more boot space – 950 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 666 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries visibly more – 610 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
Renault Kangoo
Toyota Prius

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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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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Renault Kangoo
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 168 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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