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Renault Kangoo vs VW Tiguan comparison

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?

Renault Kangoo vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Kangoo

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Tiguan

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 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.

Kangoo

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
Renault Kangoo
VW Tiguan

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Tiguan

The 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.

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Renault Kangoo
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 168 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
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