Renault Koleos vs Volkswagen T-Cross
Renault Koleos
Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size SUV.
VS
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen’s compact urban SUV.
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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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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen T-Cross
Pick the T-Cross for an agile urban SUV with a high seat, clever interior packaging and low running costs.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (115 hp).
Read the full guide
Performance
1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel vs 1.0 TSI 115 · Petrol
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
150 hp
Winner
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115 hp
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| Torque |
340 Nm
Winner
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200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
11,8 s
|
10,0 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
194 km/h
Winner
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193 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
92,6 hp/t
|
96,6 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
128 g/km
|
120 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,0 L/100km
Winner
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5,3 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
458 L
Winner
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455 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.690 L
Winner
|
1.281 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,71 m
Winner
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2,55 m
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| Length |
4,67 m
|
4,14 m
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| Width |
1,84 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,57 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen T-Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/Taigo) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi | EA211/EA211 evo 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA288 1.6 TDI |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 automatic | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 / 6d | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d diesel allowed (mind local diesel rules) | Euro 6d petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Koleos
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
Volkswagen T-Cross
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Timing belt + water pump (EA211)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
Pros
Renault Koleos
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Volkswagen T-Cross
- High seating position and good visibility
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
Cons
Renault Koleos
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
Volkswagen T-Cross
- Rear bench tight for three adults
- Pre-facelift interior plainer
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Renault Koleos
1 for sale · from € 23.990
Volkswagen T-Cross
28 for sale · from € 11.950
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · CarPlay · Leather · Sport seats
€ 12.990
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click2move by Declerc
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · CarPlay · LED · Adaptive cruise control
€ 19.990
click2move by Declerc
click2move by Declerc
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · Camera · CarPlay · Leather
€ 13.995
DR Motors
DR Motors
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 22.750
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