Renault Kadjar vs Renault Koleos
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
VS
Renault Koleos
Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size SUV.
First car
Second car
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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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
1.3 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
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11,8 s
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| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
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194 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
100,0 hp/t
Winner
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92,6 hp/t
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
125 g/km
Winner
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128 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,6 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Kadjar | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
472 L
Winner
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458 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.478 L
|
1.690 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,65 m
|
2,71 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,45 m
|
4,67 m
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| Width |
1,84 m
|
1,84 m
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| Height |
1,61 m
|
1,68 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
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 |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT | 6-speed manual · EDC7 automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 / 6d | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6/6d diesel allowed (mind local diesel rules) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Renault Koleos
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
Pros
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Renault Koleos
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Cons
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
Renault Koleos
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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