Compare the Renault Symbioz vs Renault Austral
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two Renault family SUVs comes down to practical details. The Renault Austral is more powerful, can tow more, and offers more boot capacity both with the rear seats upright and when they are folded away. However, when you do lay those back seats down, the Austral leaves a ridge against the load floor that makes sliding cargo through awkward, whereas the Renault Symbioz folds flat to match the floor level. Both cars feature sliding rear benches that sacrifice almost all legroom when moved fully forward, and each provides three ISOFIX mounting points. Out on the road, both models are comfortable on the motorway and both have narrow rear windows, but each suffers from suspension that feels distinctly firm over low-speed potholes and bumps.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 434 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 527 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,498 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,736 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,413 mm x 1,797 mm x 1,575 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,532 mm x 1,843 mm x 1,621 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,200 kg | Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £405 Best |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 2 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.3 TCe 140 | Engine name E-Tech Full Hybrid Auto |
| Engine size 1.3 L Petrol • 140 BHP | Engine size 1.2 L Hybrid • 200 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 4 |
| Acceleration 11.2 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 8.4 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 2 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 434 litres | Boot (seats up) 527 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,498 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,736 litres Best |
| Length 4,413 mm | Length 4,532 mm |
| Width 1,797 mm | Width 1,843 mm |
| Height 1,575 mm | Height 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.64 m | Wheelbase 2.67 m |
| Turning circle 11.1 m | Turning circle 11.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.