Audi e-tron GE vs Renault Arkana ARK

Audi e-tron

GE · 2018 – 2025

The first-generation e-tron (GE), Audi’s first all-electric SUV.

Renault Arkana

ARK · 2020 – 2026

The Arkana (ARK), a coupé-SUV on the CMF-B platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the GE for the 55 quattro’s 408 hp and 150 kW DC charging — ideally a post-2019 car with the coolant recall done.

Best engine: The 55 quattro (larger battery).

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Pick this one if…

Renault Arkana

Pick the Arkana for a striking coupé-SUV with a roomy boot and an efficient hybrid.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech hybrid.

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Performance

55 quattro · Electric vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol

	Audi e-tron	Renault Arkana
Power	408 hp Winner	140 hp
Torque	664 Nm Winner	260 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,7 s Winner	9,8 s
Top speed	200 km/h	200 km/h
Power-to-weight	159,1 hp/t Winner	105,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	132 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	5,8 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi e-tron	Renault Arkana
Boot	660 L Winner	480 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.725 L Winner	1.500 L
Wheelbase	2,93 m Winner	2,72 m
Length	4,90 m	4,57 m
Ground clearance	17,2 cm	—
Turning circle	12,2 m	10,9 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.800 kg Winner	750 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	Renault Arkana
Platform	MLB Evo (electric)	CMF-B
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	Electric motors · 50 quattro / 55 quattro	1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145
Transmission	Single-speed automatic	6-speed manual · EDC7
Fuel	Electric	Petrol
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Software/electronics gremlins on 2019–2020 cars
Coolant leak into the high-voltage electronics (recall on early cars)
Battery and charging-system health check recommended before buying used

Renault Arkana

Infotainment: freezes and lag
Electrical gremlins (12V battery)
E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain

Pros

Audi e-tron

150 kW DC fast charging
55 quattro: 408 hp and up to 664 Nm in boost mode
95 kWh battery in the 55 quattro

Renault Arkana

Striking coupé design
Roomy boot (480–513 L)
Efficient E-Tech hybrid available

Cons

Audi e-tron

55 quattro uses ~23 kWh/100 km in real-world driving
Early software quirks

Renault Arkana

Sloping roof limits rear headroom
No diesel offered

Driving experience

Audi e-tron

Smooth, silent and effortlessly luxurious. The e-tron rides with genuine isolation, steers lightly and accurately, and accelerates strongly from its dual-motor quattro with none of the fuss of a combustion engine. It is heavy, which shows in corners and in real-world range, but the payoff is a hushed, relaxed calm that suits long journeys. Regenerative braking is strong enough for one-pedal driving in traffic. It was the first large electric SUV from Audi, and it drives more like a luxury saloon than a tall, heavy crossover.

Renault Arkana

A comfortable long-distance cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car. Steering is light and accurate enough for daily use, and body control is reasonable, but the ride is firmer than many rivals — especially on larger wheels — and can feel unsettled over sharp bumps. The 1.3 TCe feels responsive once moving, while the E-Tech hybrid prioritises efficiency and can feel less linear under hard acceleration because of its multi-mode transmission. The EDC dual-clutch is smooth at higher speeds but can show low-speed hesitation or judder.