Compare the Renault Symbioz vs Hyundai Kona

Compact but capacious, with brilliant tech
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
Strikingly styled SUV, and massive inside too
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both of these family crossovers are easy to settle into on longer journeys. In the Renault Symbioz and the hybrid Hyundai Kona, the engine is quiet when you are cruising along, though both get noisy under acceleration. Point either car down a twisty road and you will find light steering that gives little feedback about grip. For carrying passengers, though, seating three side by side across the rear bench is not too cramped in the Kona, whereas fitting three adults across the back of the Symbioz will be a struggle. Practicality is a mixed picture between them: the Kona provides a larger boot with the rear seats in place, but fold the back seats down and it is the Symbioz that gives you more total room.

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Techno 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol Manual

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Advance 1.0T 100 Petrol Manual

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 434 litres (3 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 466 litres (3 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,498 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,300 litres
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) 4,385 mm x 1,825 mm x ?? mm
Towing capacity 1,200 kg Towing capacity 1,210 kg Best
First year tax rate £560 First year tax rate £560
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.
47.9 mpg
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.
48.7 mpg Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 16 · good
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 14 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.3 TCe 140 Engine name 1.0T 100
Engine size 1.3 L Petrol • 140 BHP Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 100 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 6
Acceleration 11.2 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 13.3 s (0-60 mph)

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) 466 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,498 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,300 litres
Length 4,413 mm Length 4,385 mm
Width 1,797 mm Width 1,825 mm
Height 1,575 mm Height —
Wheelbase 2.64 m Wheelbase 2.66 m
Turning circle 11.1 m Turning circle 10.6 m

Full features list

  • Fabric - Titanium black biosourced grained coated fabric and embossed in marled black with yellow top stitching
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Special metallic paint
  • Alarm/immobiliser
  • Hands free keycard with Keyless access and start
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central locking
  • Super locking system
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Abs with emergency brake assist
  • Active emergency braking system - Urban and pedestrian/cyclist
  • Adjustable driver and passenger safety seat belts
  • Approaching vehicle sound for pedestrians
  • Collision avoidance braking
  • Distance warning alert
  • Driver and front passenger and 3 rear passengers seatbelt reminder
  • Driver and front passenger, side, head and curtain airbags
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Hill start assist
  • Rear window and door child locking function
  • Tyre pressure warning light
  • 10.25" digital driver display
  • 10.4" OpenR link touchscreen with with built in Google Automotive Services and navigation
  • Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Eco mode driving function
  • Engine start button
  • Exterior temperature display
  • Front, rear and side parking sensors
  • Front/rear detection with emergency lane keep assist incl. solid line, oncoming traffic and road edge detection
  • Gear change indicator
  • Internet access/wi-fi hotspot
  • Lane change warning
  • Lane departure warning
  • My safety switch - ability to personalise ADAS features at press of a button
  • Performance mode selector - multisense 4 driving modes (sport, comfort, perso and eco)
  • Power assisted steering
  • Qrescue
  • Rear view camera
  • Renault automatic emergency assist
  • Service interval indicator
  • Traffic sign recognition with overspeed prevention
  • Trip computer
  • Voice control for navigation system with built in google assistant
  • Wifi smartphone integration compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Automatic headlights
  • Automatic high / low beam
  • Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
  • Body colour F1 blade
  • Dark tinted rear windows and tailgate
  • Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
  • Frameless auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Front and rear electric windows with driver window one touch facility and anti pitch function
  • Full LED front and rear lights
  • Heated rear window
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear fog lights
  • LED third brake light
  • Metallic paint
  • Radiator grille with 3D graphics in black upper part with grey graphics and body tone lower part
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Satin chrome lower door protection
  • Satin chrome window surround
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Twin reversing lights
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 2 front roof LED lights and central rear rooflight with 3 reading LED lights
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 48 ambient lighting colours
  • Automatic air conditioning with one touch quick demist function and air quality regulator
  • Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Front and rear head restraints
  • Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
  • ISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Modular boot floor
  • Multifunctional steering wheel
  • Rear seats - 1/3:2/3 foldable sliding bench
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sunvisor with mirror and light
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • 2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
  • Arkamys speakers - x6 inc. 2 boomer, 2 tweeter and 2 bicone
  • DAB radio with Bluetooth
  • 18" Gravity alloys wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Granite grey decorative upper strip
  • Cloth - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Special solid paint
  • Alarm/immobiliser
  • Rear occupant alert
  • Remote central locking
  • Smart key with keyless entry and start/stop button
  • 12.25" digital instrument cluster
  • 12.3" touchscreen centre console display satellite navigation with bluelink, live services and mapcare
  • Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition
  • Cruise control
  • Driver status monitor (DSM)
  • Driver supervision instrument cluster with 12.3" LCD display
  • Feature on demand - Enabled
  • Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA 1.5) - Car,pededstrian,cycle and junction turning
  • Front parking sensor
  • Intelligent speed limit assist
  • Lane follow assist
  • Lane keep assist
  • Leading vehicle departure alert (LVDA)
  • Parking system with rear camera and guidance system
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear parking sensor
  • Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
  • Roadside assistance
  • Wireless Smartphone Integration includes Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • eCall emergency call system
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
  • Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
  • Black painted wheel arch inserts
  • Body Colour Exterior Door Handles
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Door mirror LED indicator lights
  • Electric front windows with anti-trap mechanism and one touch control
  • Electric rear windows
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
  • Full LED MFR headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • LED upper and lower rear lights
  • Power folding door mirrors
  • Rear roof spoiler with integrated LED brake light
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear skid plate - silver
  • Rear wiper
  • Roof rails
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted glass in front and rear doors
  • Windscreen auto defog function
  • 12V power outlet in front console
  • 2 zone climate control
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Adjustable head restraints
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Driver and passenger front seat pockets
  • Driver's seat lumbar support
  • Driver/passenger manual seat height adjustment
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Floor mats
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • LED centre interior light
  • LED front interior light
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
  • Luggage compartment LED lighting
  • Luggage shelf
  • Metal paint effect interior door handles
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Vertical adjustment rear head restraints
  • 17" Alloy wheels
  • Temporary mobility kit (TMK)
  • Airbag - front,front side,curtain and centre front airbag
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Childproof rear door locks
  • Downhill brake control
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic stability control
  • Fixed 3 point for second row centre passenger seatbelt
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Rear seat alert
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 2 front USB C and 2 rear USB C charging points
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Speakers - Front,rear and tweeters
  • Steering wheel audio,phone and cruise controls
  • Trailer wiring package - Kona
  • Five year annual vehicle health checks

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*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.