Renault Austral vs Volkswagen Taigo
Renault Austral
Renault’s modern compact SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
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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…
Volkswagen Taigo
Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).
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Performance
1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| Renault Austral | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
200 hp
Winner
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110 hp
|
| Torque |
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200 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,4 s
Winner
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10,5 s
|
| Top speed |
175 km/h
|
191 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
128,2 hp/t
Winner
|
93,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
108 g/km
Winner
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123 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
4,7 L/100km
Winner
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5,4 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Renault Austral | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
430 L
|
440 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.525 L
Winner
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1.222 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
|
2,57 m
|
| Length |
4,51 m
|
4,27 m
|
| Width |
1,83 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,49 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Austral | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD3 | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Hybrid | Petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Austral
- Infotainment software needs updates
- Electrical gremlins on early cars
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Volkswagen Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Pros
Renault Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Volkswagen Taigo
- Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
- Compact and agile in town
Cons
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
Volkswagen Taigo
- Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
- No all-wheel drive available
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Renault Austral
9 for sale · from € 20.499
Volkswagen Taigo
27 for sale · from € 16.450
Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · CarPlay · LED · Keyless
€ 20.990
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 27.490
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 23.990
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 23.990
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