Mitsubishi Express vs Renault Kangoo

The Mitsubishi Express starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Renault Kangoo opens at $44,990. That makes the Mitsubishi Express the more affordable entry point by $1,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $47,839 and $49,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Kangoo by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mitsubishi Express features a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Renault Kangoo gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Express stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Renault Kangoo. The Renault Kangoo counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mitsubishi Express gets fabric upholstery while the Renault Kangoo offers cloth.

The Mitsubishi Express uses a Diesel producing 125kW and 380Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.6 seconds.

The Renault Kangoo responds with a 1.3L TCe turbo-petrol making 96kW and 240Nm, paired to a 7 speed automatic driving the front wheels.

The Mitsubishi Express has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 96kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi Express measures 4,999mm long on a 3,098mm wheelbase, 511mm longer than the Renault Kangoo at 4,488mm (2,716mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Express generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 5200L in the Mitsubishi Express and 775L in the Renault Kangoo, giving the Mitsubishi Express a 4425L advantage. The Mitsubishi Express seats 3 vs 2.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Express leads with a 1,715kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 215kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,081/year for the Mitsubishi Express and $1,767/year for the Renault Kangoo. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Renault Kangoo.

Estimated annual total: $2,081 (Mitsubishi Express) vs $1,767 (Renault Kangoo). The Renault Kangoo saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Express) vs 5 years (Renault Kangoo). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 10yr (Mitsubishi Express)—.