Renault Arkana ARK vs Renault Koleos KOL

Renault Arkana

ARK · 2020 – 2026

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

Renault Koleos

KOL · 2016 – 2026

The Koleos (KOL), a mid-size SUV on the CMF-CD platform.

First car

Second car

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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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

1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel

	Renault Arkana	Renault Koleos
Power	140 hp	150 hp Winner
Torque	260 Nm	340 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,8 s Winner	11,8 s
Top speed	200 km/h Winner	194 km/h
Power-to-weight	105,3 hp/t Winner	92,6 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	132 g/km	128 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,8 L/100km	5,0 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Renault Arkana	Renault Koleos
Boot	480 L Winner	458 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.500 L	1.690 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,72 m Winner	2,71 m
Length	4,57 m	4,67 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	10,9 m Winner	11,4 m
Towing capacity (braked)	750 kg	2.000 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Renault Arkana	Renault Koleos
Platform	CMF-B	CMF-CD
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145	1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi
Transmission	6-speed manual · EDC7	6-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	⚠️ Banned from Antwerp & Ghent from January 1, 2029

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Renault Arkana

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

Renault Koleos

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

Pros

Renault Arkana

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

Renault Koleos

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

Cons

Renault Arkana

Sloping roof limits rear headroom
No diesel offered

Renault Koleos

Diesel-only
Heavier than compact SUVs

Driving experience

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.

Renault Koleos

A relaxed family cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car, with good visibility. Comfortable and composed for a mid-size SUV, with a soft ride that prioritises long-distance refinement. Steering is light and accurate enough for the size but lacks strong feedback. Body control is adequate, though some examples feel soft over larger bumps. Diesels provide strong low-end torque for motorway use and overtaking. X-Tronic CVT automatics are smooth once under way but can feel sluggish or noisy under hard acceleration. AWD versions add traction in poor conditions but increase weight.