7.8
2025 Renault Kangoo review
This petrol compact French commercial van offers plenty of practicality and usability, but it’s pricey when you add the stuff you want.
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Matt Campbell
2024 Renault Kangoo vs 2024 Volkswagen Caddy Comparison
Renault Kangoo
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the van category, between scores of 7.8 and 8.4.
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7.8
Based on the Renault Kangoo PETROL LWB
Based on the Volkswagen Caddy LIFE MAXI TDI320
Best suitable for...
Transporting things
WorkFuel Efficiency
54L
346 km
50L
245 to 320 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun handling, easy to steer
- Lots of practical interior storage
- Dual sliding doors and barn doors standard
Misses
- Optional safety gear
- Costs too much to spec it up
- Transmission has some annoying quirks
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined and efficient turbo-diesel engine
- Car-like driving dynamics
- Practical storage spaces
Misses
- Tiny standard touchscreen
- Ticking option boxes gets expensive
- Halogen headlights as standard
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 | 1498 - 1968 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L, 0.0 | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 90kW - 96kW | 75kW - 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 2750 - 4500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 245Nm | 220Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12.5 - 16.5 | |
