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Renault Kangoo vs VW Amarok - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (130 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 43200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or VW Amarok?

Renault Kangoo

VW Amarok

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.

Renault Kangoo has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the VW Amarok costs 43200 £. That’s a price difference of around 20180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Kangoo manages with 5.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.60 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

Kangoo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Amarok has a decisively edge – offering 240 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 8.80 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.60 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Amarok performs slight better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Amarok pulls clearly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm difference.

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 distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Renault Kangoo is decisively lighter – 1585 kg compared to 2262 kg. The difference is around 677 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Amarok clearly perceptible takes the win – 983 kg compared to 609 kg. That’s a difference of about 374 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Amarok proves to be edges out slightly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Amarok is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Amarok

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 - 10.3 L
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Renault Kangoo
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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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 36200 £
Price
43200 - 64100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 161 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1585 - 2041 kg
Curb weight
2262 - 2423 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4486 - 4911 mm
Length
5350 mm
Width
1860 - 1919 mm
Width
1910 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Height
1871 - 1884 mm
Max trunk capacity
1296 - 3050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 609 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
130 - 184 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW

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Is the Renault Kangoo offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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