Dacia Bigster I or Renault Arkana I?

2024–present vs 2020–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Boot: Bigster I 667 l, Arkana I 513 l.
Lowest consumption: Bigster I 4.7 l/100 km, Arkana I 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Bigster I 96–114 kW, Arkana I 103–116 kW.
Standard equipment: Bigster I 36 items (Essential), Arkana I 34 items (Zen).
On Autodrom: Bigster I from €1,300 (1 listing); no Arkana I is listed right now.

Dacia Bigster I2024–present · 4 engines · Essential, Expression, Journey, ExtremeSpecifications →1 listing from €1,300 →

Renault Arkana I2020–present · 3 engines · Zen, Intens, R.S. LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Dacia Bigster I2024–present1 listing · from €1,300	Renault Arkana I2020–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,570 mm	Length4,568 mm
Width	Width1,813 mm	Width1,821 mm
Height	Height1,705 mm	Height1,576 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,702 mm	Wheelbase2,720 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance220 mm	Ground clearance200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume546 l–667 l	Trunk volume480 l–513 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,419 kg–1,512 kg	Curb weight1,336 kg–1,435 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2024–present	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines3
Power	Power96–114 kW (131–155 hp)	Power103–116 kW (140–158 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid, Petrol + LPG	FuelPetrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · Hybrid 155	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · E-Tech 145
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · Hybrid 155	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · TCe 160 EDC
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsEssential · Zen
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Essential	Items in the base trim34 · Zen
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim52 · Journey	Items in the top trim37 · Intens
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety14 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€1,300	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Dacia Bigster I or Renault Arkana I?

Length: Dacia Bigster I 4,570 mm, Renault Arkana I 4,568 mm (a 2 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,702 vs 2,720 mm. Boot: 667 vs 513 l.

Which uses less fuel — Dacia Bigster I or Renault Arkana I?

The most frugal Dacia Bigster I uses 4.7 l/100 km (Hybrid 155); the most frugal Renault Arkana I 4.9 l/100 km (E-Tech 145).

Which is more powerful — Dacia Bigster I or Renault Arkana I?

The strongest Dacia Bigster I makes 114 kW (155 hp) (Hybrid 155); the strongest Renault Arkana I 116 kW (158 hp) (TCe 160 EDC).

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