Renault Arkana vs Renault Austral
Renault Arkana
Renault’s coupé-style compact SUV.
VS
Renault Austral
Renault’s modern compact SUV.
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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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Pick this one if…
Renault Austral
Pick the Austral for a modern compact SUV with an efficient E-Tech hybrid.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.
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Performance
1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol vs 1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid
| Renault Arkana | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
140 hp
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200 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
260 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,8 s
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8,4 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
200 km/h
Winner
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175 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
105,3 hp/t
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128,2 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
132 g/km
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108 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,8 L/100km
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4,7 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Arkana | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
480 L
Winner
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430 L
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.500 L
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1.525 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,72 m
Winner
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2,67 m
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| Length |
4,57 m
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4,51 m
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| Width |
1,82 m
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1,83 m
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| Height |
1,58 m
|
1,62 m
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| Seats |
5
|
5
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Powertrain & tech
| Renault Arkana | Renault Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-B | CMF-CD3 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145 | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Hybrid | Petrol · Hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Arkana
- Infotainment: freezes and lag
- Electrical gremlins (12V battery)
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Renault Austral
- Infotainment software needs updates
- Electrical gremlins on early cars
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Pros
Renault Arkana
- Striking coupé design
- Roomy boot (480–513 L)
- Efficient E-Tech hybrid available
Renault Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Cons
Renault Arkana
- Sloping roof limits rear headroom
- No diesel offered
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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