Renault Austral vs Renault Kadjar
Renault Austral
Renault’s modern compact SUV.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
First car
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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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Pick this one if…
Renault Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| Renault Austral | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
200 hp
Winner
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140 hp
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| Torque |
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240 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,4 s
Winner
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9,6 s
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| Top speed |
175 km/h
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205 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
128,2 hp/t
Winner
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100,0 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
108 g/km
Winner
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125 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
4,7 L/100km
Winner
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5,6 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Austral | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
430 L
|
472 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.525 L
Winner
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1.478 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
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2,65 m
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| Length |
4,51 m
|
4,45 m
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| Width |
1,83 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
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Powertrain & tech
| Renault Austral | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD3 | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Austral
- Infotainment software needs updates
- Electrical gremlins on early cars
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
Renault Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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