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Renault Kangoo vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Renault Kangoo vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

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  • barely cheaper
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 barely cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the VW Caddy Compact Van costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 107 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Caddy Compact Van

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 VW Caddy Compact Van offers slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy Compact Van delivers a bit more torque with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is barely lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries somewhat more – 759 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van is decisively 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
136 - 168 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Renault Kangoo?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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