Renault Arkana I or Renault Austral I?

2020–present vs 2022–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Arkana I 4,568 mm, Austral I 4,510 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Arkana I 513 l, Austral I 500 l.
Lowest consumption: Arkana I 4.9 l/100 km, Austral I 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: Arkana I 103–116 kW, Austral I 103–146 kW.
Standard equipment: Arkana I 34 items (Zen), Austral I 36 items (Equilibre).
On Autodrom: Austral I from €4,200 (3 listings); no Arkana I is listed right now.

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

Renault Austral I2022–present · 3 engines · Equilibre, Techno, Iconic Esprit AlpineSpecifications →3 listings from €4,200 →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Arkana I2020–presentno listings	Renault Austral I2022–present3 listings · from €4,200
Dimensions
Length	Length4,568 mm	Length4,510 mm
Width	Width1,821 mm	Width1,825 mm
Height	Height1,576 mm	Height1,618 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,720 mm	Wheelbase2,667 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance200 mm	Ground clearance180 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–513 l	Trunk volume430 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,336 kg–1,435 kg	Curb weight1,517 kg–1,587 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2022–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power103–116 kW (140–158 hp)	Power103–146 kW (140–199 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6	Displacement (l)1.2–1.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · E-Tech 145	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · TCe 160 EDC	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsZen · Equilibre
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Zen	Items in the base trim36 · Equilibre
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Intens	Items in the top trim37 · Iconic Esprit Alpine
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
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 · Multimedia5 · 6
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✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 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✓
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)✓
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 · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings3
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,200
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€16,417

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Arkana I or Renault Austral I?

Length: Renault Arkana I 4,568 mm, Renault Austral I 4,510 mm (a 58 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,720 vs 2,667 mm. Boot: 513 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Arkana I or Renault Austral I?

The most frugal Renault Arkana I uses 4.9 l/100 km (E-Tech 145); the most frugal Renault Austral I 4.7 l/100 km (E-Tech Full Hybrid 200).

Which is more powerful — Renault Arkana I or Renault Austral I?

The strongest Renault Arkana I makes 116 kW (158 hp) (TCe 160 EDC); the strongest Renault Austral I 146 kW (199 hp) (E-Tech Full Hybrid 200).

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