Compare performance (130 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or VW Tiguan?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Renault Kangoo is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,864 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 285 km, about 159 km more than the VW Tiguan.
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 VW Tiguan offers considerably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is visibly faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.
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 only slightly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers markedly more boot space – 950 L compared to 652 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,050 L, about 1,564 L more than the VW Tiguan.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries moderately more – 610 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.
The VW Tiguan 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.
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.
detailsThe VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
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Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
278 - 285 km
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
0 - 168 g/km
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
45 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
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Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
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Length
4,539 mm
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Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
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Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
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Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
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Height
1,658 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
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Payload
459 - 610 kg
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Payload
460 - 533 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 130 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Torque
220 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
VW
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