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Renault Kangoo vs VW Touran – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Renault Kangoo or VW Touran?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Kangoo has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 12338 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.20 L per 100 km – no difference here.

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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 Touran has a to a small extent edge – offering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8.90 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.60 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs slightly better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, VW Touran is slight lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1585 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers somewhat more room – 950 L compared to 834 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo performs clearly perceptible better – up to 3050 L, which is about 1070 L more than the VW Touran.

When it comes to payload, Renault Kangoo slight takes the win – 609 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Renault Kangoo shows itself to be won narrowly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £23,100
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Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.1 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.2 - 21.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 278 - 285 km

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 Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
23100 - 36200 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 161 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1585 - 2041 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4486 - 4911 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1860 - 1919 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1296 - 3050 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
400 - 609 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
130 - 184 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
Is the Renault Kangoo offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.