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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Renault Kangoo?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • visibly more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Kangoo

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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter

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

Trafic Transporter

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,487 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo is barely more efficient: consuming 20.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers moderately more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 33 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

Kangoo

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 Renault Trafic Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Transporter is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Trafic Transporter is visibly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is markedly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 359 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 5,850 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries significantly more – 1,222 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 612 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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 £33,200
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 240 - 318 km
Renault Trafic Transporter
Renault Kangoo

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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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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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Renault Trafic Transporter
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,200 - 43,500 £
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 206 g/km
co2
0 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Height
1,967 - 2,509 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 8,900 L
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Payload
848 - 1,222 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
110 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

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