Renault Arkana vs VW Passat – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Arkana has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28500 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 7277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat manages with 0.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Renault Arkana with 4.70 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat has a convincingly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Renault Arkana takes 10.80 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Arkana tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 78 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat pulls decisively stronger with 400 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Renault Arkana is barely noticeable lighter – 1510 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers evident more room – 690 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs evident better – up to 1920 L, which is about 657 L more than the Renault Arkana.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat evident takes the win – 577 kg compared to 451 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Passat proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.