Renault Austral vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Renault Austral
Renault’s modern compact SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen’s compact family SUV.
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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 Tiguan
Pick the Tiguan for a roomy, practical family SUV with strong towing and a wide engine range.
Best engine: The 1.5 TSI/eTSI (150 hp) or 2.0 TDI (150 hp).
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Performance
1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol
| Renault Austral | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
200 hp
Winner
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150 hp
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| Torque |
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250 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,4 s
Winner
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9,1 s
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| Top speed |
175 km/h
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210 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
128,2 hp/t
Winner
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101,4 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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5,6 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Austral | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
430 L
|
652 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.525 L
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1.650 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
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2,68 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,51 m
|
4,54 m
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| Width |
1,83 m
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1,84 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Austral | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD3 | MQB / MQB Evo (transverse) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288/EA288 Evo diesel · eHybrid PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol · Hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d/6e (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6 petrol/diesel 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 Tiguan
- DSG fluid service and shift quality
- 1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation (early)
- AdBlue/DPF on 2.0 TDI (short trips)
Pros
Renault Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Roomy cabin and high seating position
- Wide, efficient engine range
- Strong towing (up to 2,500 kg on 4MOTION diesels)
Cons
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Bigger and heavier than a T-Roc/Golf
- Higher consumption on powerful 2.0 TSI/R versions
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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9 for sale · from € 20.499
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