Renault Koleos vs Volkswagen Taigo
Renault Koleos
Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
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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 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
1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
150 hp
Winner
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110 hp
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| Torque |
340 Nm
Winner
|
200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
11,8 s
|
10,5 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
194 km/h
Winner
|
191 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
92,6 hp/t
|
93,6 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
128 g/km
|
123 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,0 L/100km
Winner
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5,4 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
458 L
Winner
|
440 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.690 L
Winner
|
1.222 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,71 m
Winner
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2,57 m
|
| Length |
4,67 m
|
4,27 m
|
| Width |
1,84 m
|
1,76 m
|
| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,49 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| 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 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 Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Pros
Renault Koleos
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
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 Koleos
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
Volkswagen Taigo
- Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
- No all-wheel drive available
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Renault Koleos
1 for sale · from € 23.990
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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