Renault Austral vs Renault Koleos
Renault Austral
Renault’s modern compact SUV.
VS
Renault Koleos
Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size 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 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
1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel
| Renault Austral | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
200 hp
Winner
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150 hp
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| Torque |
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340 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,4 s
Winner
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11,8 s
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| Top speed |
175 km/h
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194 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
128,2 hp/t
Winner
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92,6 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
108 g/km
Winner
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128 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
4,7 L/100km
Winner
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5,0 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Austral | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
430 L
|
458 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.525 L
|
1.690 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,71 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,51 m
|
4,67 m
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| Width |
1,83 m
|
1,84 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,68 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Austral | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Hybrid | Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC7 automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6/6d diesel allowed (mind local diesel rules) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Austral
- Infotainment software needs updates
- Electrical gremlins on early cars
- 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 Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Renault Koleos
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Cons
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
Renault Koleos
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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