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Renault Kangoo vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or VW Amarok?

Renault Kangoo vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

VW Amarok

  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Amarok

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is visibly faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 330 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, Renault Kangoo is clearly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 773 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries clearly more – 983 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 373 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok is barely ahead 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 £43,200
Amarok

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/100km
Renault Kangoo
VW Amarok

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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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Renault Kangoo
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 168 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
240 - 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
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

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