Head to head
Renault Kangoo Van vs Toyota HiAce
The Toyota HiAce carries 139kg more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Toyota HiAce carries 139kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Kangoo Van | Toyota HiAce | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 836kg (L1 petrol/diesel); 975kg (L2 petrol/diesel) | 975kg |
| Load volume | 3.9 m3 (L1); 4.2 m3 (L2) | - |
| Load length | 4.91 m (L2) | - |
| Engine | - | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) |
| Power | - | 177hp |
| Torque | - | 450Nm |
| Seats | - | up to 10 |
| Fuel tank | - | 70 litres |
Sources: Renault Kangoo Van, Toyota HiAce. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Kangoo Van if...
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 HiAce if...
- you want one that carries 139kg more
Toyota's long-running commuter van, converted by UK operators into a chauffeured minibus rather than sold to private buyers. Its 10-seat capacity and diesel range suit airport transfers and group chauffeur work more than everyday van hire.
Listed by
- Safe Solo Ltd - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Renault Kangoo Van and the Toyota HiAce?
The Toyota HiAce carries 139kg more. The Renault Kangoo Van is a compact panel van, available as petrol, diesel or electric; the Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.
Which carries more, the Renault Kangoo Van or the Toyota HiAce?
The Toyota HiAce, by 139kg.
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