Renault Kangoo vs Mitsubishi Express

The Renault Kangoo starts from $44,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Express opens at $43,490. 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 $49,489 and $47,839 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 Renault Kangoo features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Express gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Renault Kangoo uses a 1.3L TCe turbo-petrol producing 96kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a 7 speed automatic to a FWD layout.

The Mitsubishi Express responds with a Diesel making 125kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.6 seconds.

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

Boot space is 775L in the Renault Kangoo and 5200L in the Mitsubishi Express, 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 $1,767/year for the Renault Kangoo and $2,081/year for the Mitsubishi Express. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Renault Kangoo.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (Renault Kangoo) vs $2,081 (Mitsubishi Express). 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 (Renault Kangoo) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Express). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —10yr (Mitsubishi Express).