Renault Koleos vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Renault Koleos
Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen’s compact family 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 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
1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
150 hp
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
340 Nm
Winner
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250 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
11,8 s
|
9,1 s
Winner
|
| Top speed |
194 km/h
|
210 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
92,6 hp/t
|
101,4 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
128 g/km
|
128 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,0 L/100km
Winner
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5,6 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
458 L
|
652 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.690 L
Winner
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1.650 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,71 m
Winner
|
2,68 m
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| Length |
4,67 m
|
4,54 m
|
| Width |
1,84 m
|
1,84 m
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| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD | MQB / MQB Evo (transverse) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288/EA288 Evo diesel · eHybrid PHEV |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 automatic | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 / 6d | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d/6e (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d diesel allowed (mind local diesel rules) | Euro 6 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 Tiguan
- DSG fluid service and shift quality
- 1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation (early)
- AdBlue/DPF on 2.0 TDI (short trips)
Pros
Renault Koleos
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Roomy cabin and high seating position
- Wide, efficient engine range
- Strong towing (up to 2,500 kg on 4MOTION diesels)
Cons
Renault Koleos
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
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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For sale at dealers
Renault Koleos
1 for sale · from € 23.990
Volkswagen Tiguan
76 for sale · from € 7.950
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