Head to head
Renault Kangoo Van vs Renault Trafic
The Renault Kangoo Van takes loads 2.37m (8ft) longer. The Renault Trafic holds 1.9 cubic metres more and carries 256kg more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Renault Kangoo Van takes loads 2.37m (8ft) longer.
- Load volume: the Renault Trafic holds 1.9 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Renault Trafic carries 256kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Kangoo Van | Renault Trafic | |
|---|---|---|
| Load volume | 3.9 m3 (L1); 4.2 m3 (L2) | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) |
| Load length | 4.91 m (L2) | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) |
| Payload | 836kg (L1 petrol/diesel); 975kg (L2 petrol/diesel) | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) |
Sources: Renault Kangoo Van, Renault Trafic. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Kangoo Van if...
- you want one that takes loads 2.37m (8ft) longer
A small panel van for tradespeople, couriers and local delivery work where a larger van is more than the job needs. It suits short-term van hire for tools, parcels and light removals that fit between the wheel arches.
Full Kangoo Van specifications →Buy or hire the Trafic if...
- you want one that holds 1.9 cubic metres more
- you want one that carries 256kg more
The Trafic competes on load volume in the medium-van class, with the L2 long-wheelbase version offering close to 8 m3 without stepping up to a large van.
Full Trafic specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Renault Kangoo Van and the Renault Trafic?
The Renault Kangoo Van takes loads 2.37m (8ft) longer. The Renault Trafic holds 1.9 cubic metres more and carries 256kg more. The Renault Kangoo Van is a compact panel van, available as petrol, diesel or electric; the Renault Trafic is a medium panel van sharing its platform with the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro..
Which carries more, the Renault Kangoo Van or the Renault Trafic?
The Renault Trafic, by 256kg.
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