Audi e-tron vs Renault Arkana

Audi e-tron

Audi’s electric luxury SUV.

Renault Arkana

Renault’s coupé-style compact SUV.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the e-tron for a big cabin, smooth all-wheel drive and zero-emission driving in a premium SUV.

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
Width	1,94 m	1,82 m
Height	1,63 m	1,58 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	Renault Arkana
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal, adapted for electric drive)	CMF-B
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	Dual electric motors (quattro)	1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145
Fuel	Electric	Petrol · Hybrid
Transmission	Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio)	6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones	Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Software (early cars)
High-voltage system warnings
Motor coolant issues (occasional)
Battery data still limited at high mileage

Renault Arkana

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

Pros

Audi e-tron

Big interior & roomy boot
Dual-motor all-wheel drive (quattro)
Improved range (Q8 e-tron)

Renault Arkana

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

Cons

Audi e-tron

Real-world efficiency lower (size & weight)
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.