Compare the Renault Rafale vs Renault Symbioz
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two Renaults comes down to what you need from their space and tech. The Renault Rafale is longer and more powerful than the Renault Symbioz, and it can tow more. It also has a bigger boot and more room with the back seats folded. In the back, the Rafale will fit three adults across with no complaints and features a fold-down centre armrest, whereas fitting three adults across the rear seat of the Symbioz will be a struggle and you do not get a rear armrest. On twisty roads, neither gives you much feedback through the steering wheel as to what the front wheels are doing. Inside, the infotainment menus cause a divide: while the Symbioz has a menu system that makes good sense, the Rafale suffers from a few too many menus to work through.
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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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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.
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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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 530 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 434 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,826 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,498 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,710 mm x 1,866 mm x 1,613 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,413 mm x 1,797 mm x 1,575 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,200 kg |
| First year tax rate £405 Best | First year tax rate £560 |
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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 1.7 kWh | Battery size — |
| 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 E-Tech Full Hybrid Auto | Engine name 1.3 TCe 140 |
| Engine size 1.2 L Hybrid • 200 BHP | Engine size 1.3 L Petrol • 140 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 8.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 11.2 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 1.7 kWh | Battery size — |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 530 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 434 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,826 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,498 litres |
| Length 4,710 mm | Length 4,413 mm |
| Width 1,866 mm | Width 1,797 mm |
| Height 1,613 mm | Height 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.74 m | Wheelbase 2.64 m |
| Turning circle 11.6 m | Turning circle 11.1 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.