Renault Kangoo I or Volkswagen Caddy II (9K)?

1997–2008 vs 1995–2003 · Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Kangoo I 4,035 mm, Caddy II (9K) 4,207 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: Kangoo I 650 l, Caddy II (9K) 2,900 l.
Lowest consumption: Kangoo I 5.2 l/100 km, Caddy II (9K) 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: Kangoo I 40–70 kW, Caddy II (9K) 42–66 kW.
Standard equipment: Kangoo I 14 items (Authentique), Caddy II (9K) 10 items (Kasten).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Kangoo I1997–2008 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Privilège, RNSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Caddy II (9K)1995–2003 · 8 engines · Kasten, Kombi, Basis, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Kangoo I1997–2008no listings	Volkswagen Caddy II (9K)1995–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,035 mm	Length4,207 mm
Width	Width1,663 mm–1,673 mm	Width1,685 mm
Height	Height1,810 mm–1,848 mm	Height1,800 mm–1,830 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm–2,605 mm	Wheelbase2,598 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–190 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume650 l	Trunk volume660 l–2,900 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,020 kg–1,350 kg	Curb weight1,090 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–60 l	Fuel tank55 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2008	Production years1995–2003
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines8
Power	Power40–70 kW (54–95 hp)	Power42–66 kW (57–90 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.9	Displacement (l)1.4–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 65	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 1.6 16V	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 1.9 TDI 90 Kombi
Top speed	Top speed168 km/h	Top speed168 km/h
Trim levelsAuthentique · Kasten
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · Authentique	Items in the base trim10 · Kasten
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Trekka	Items in the top trim27 · Family
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
2 Seats	2 Seats—	2 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door✓	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Kangoo I or Volkswagen Caddy II (9K)?

Length: Volkswagen Caddy II (9K) 4,207 mm, Renault Kangoo I 4,035 mm (a 172 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,598 vs 2,605 mm. Boot: 2,900 vs 650 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Kangoo I or Volkswagen Caddy II (9K)?

The most frugal Renault Kangoo I uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 65); the most frugal Volkswagen Caddy II (9K) 5.8 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Renault Kangoo I or Volkswagen Caddy II (9K)?

The strongest Renault Kangoo I makes 70 kW (95 hp) (1.6 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Caddy II (9K) 66 kW (90 hp) (1.9 TDI 90).

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