Renault Kadjar KAD vs Renault Koleos KOL
Renault Kadjar
KAD · 2015 – 2022
The Kadjar (KAD), a compact SUV on the CMF-CD platform.
Renault Koleos
KOL · 2016 – 2026
The Koleos (KOL), a mid-size SUV on the CMF-CD platform.
Renault Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Renault Koleos
Pick the Koleos for a roomy, comfortable diesel SUV with optional all-wheel drive.
Performance
1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel
| Renault Kadjar | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
140 hp
|
150 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
240 Nm
|
340 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,6 s
Winner
|
11,8 s
|
| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
|
194 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
100,0 hp/t
Winner
|
92,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
125 g/km
Winner
|
128 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,6 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| Renault Kadjar | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
472 L
Winner
|
458 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.478 L
|
1.690 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,65 m
|
2,71 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,45 m
|
4,67 m
|
| Ground clearance |
—
|
—
|
| Turning circle |
10,9 m
Winner
|
11,4 m
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.500 kg
|
2.000 kg
Winner
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Kadjar | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | ⚠️ Banned from Antwerp & Ghent from January 1, 2029 |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
Pros
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Cons
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
Driving experience
Renault Kadjar
A relaxed long-distance cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car. Steering is light and accurate enough for daily use, ride quality is generally compliant on smaller wheels and becomes firmer on 19-inch alloys, and body control is adequate. The 1.3 TCe feels responsive once moving, while the diesels are refined and strong for motorway use. The EDC dual-clutch is smooth at higher speeds but can show low-speed hesitation or judder, especially on early cars and in town. AWD versions add a modest amount of traction in slippery conditions.
Renault Koleos
A relaxed family cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car, with good visibility. Comfortable and composed for a mid-size SUV, with a soft ride that prioritises long-distance refinement. Steering is light and accurate enough for the size but lacks strong feedback. Body control is adequate, though some examples feel soft over larger bumps. Diesels provide strong low-end torque for motorway use and overtaking. X-Tronic CVT automatics are smooth once under way but can feel sluggish or noisy under hard acceleration. AWD versions add traction in poor conditions but increase weight.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
