Audi e-tron vs Renault Koleos

Audi e-tron

Audi’s electric luxury SUV.

Renault Koleos

Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size SUV.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the e-tron for the 600-litre rear boot (plus 60-litre frunk), air suspension and quattro — accepting the real-world range below WLTP.

Best engine: The 55 quattro with the larger battery for the best balance of range and performance.

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Pick this one if…

Renault Koleos

Pick the Koleos for a roomy, comfortable diesel SUV with optional all-wheel drive.

Best engine: The 1.7 Blue dCi (diesel) or 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive.

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Performance

55 quattro · Electric vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel

	Audi e-tron	Renault Koleos
Power	408 hp Winner	150 hp
Torque	664 Nm Winner	340 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,7 s Winner	11,8 s
Top speed	200 km/h Winner	194 km/h
Power-to-weight	159,1 hp/t Winner	92,6 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	128 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	5,0 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi e-tron	Renault Koleos
Boot	660 L Winner	458 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.725 L Winner	1.690 L
Wheelbase	2,93 m Winner	2,71 m
Length	4,90 m	4,67 m
Width	1,94 m	1,84 m
Height	1,63 m	1,68 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	Renault Koleos
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal, adapted for electric drive)	CMF-CD
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	Dual electric motors (quattro)	1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi
Fuel	Electric	Diesel
Transmission	Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio)	6-speed manual · EDC7 automatic
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 6 / 6d
LEZ access	Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones	Euro 6/6d diesel allowed (mind local diesel rules)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Early software bugs in the infotainment and driver-assist systems
High-voltage system: coolant circuit and electronics need checking on early cars
Real-world range sits well below the WLTP figure

Renault Koleos

EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
Electronics and infotainment: glitches

Pros

Audi e-tron

600-litre rear boot (plus 60-litre front frunk)
Dual-motor quattro (408 hp in the 55)
Air suspension standard

Renault Koleos

Roomy boot and rear seat
Comfortable, composed ride
2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available

Cons

Audi e-tron

Real-world range is well below the WLTP figure
~2.5-tonne kerb weight

Renault Koleos

Diesel-only
Heavier than compact SUVs

Driving experience

Audi e-tron

As a model line, the e-tron accelerates strongly and silently on dual electric motors, and the air suspension soaks up poor surfaces. It feels heavy and planted rather than agile, and it is happiest cruising. Regeneration is adjustable for one-pedal driving in town. The 55 quattro has 408 hp and a 95 kWh battery, but real-world range is well below its WLTP figure.