What drivetrain options does the Renault Arkana have?

The Renault Arkana is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Renault Arkana?

Up to 143 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the Renault Arkana use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.70 L.

How many kWh does the Renault Arkana’s battery hold?

The battery offers a capacity of 0.60 kWh.

What are the Renault Arkana’s length, width and height?

Length 4568 mm, width 1821 mm, height 1576 mm – those are the dimensions of the Renault Arkana.

Is the VW Taigo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Taigo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the VW Taigo's engine?

The VW Taigo reaches a peak output of 150 HP, depending on the model.

How much fuel does the VW Taigo use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.30 L.

Renault Arkana vs VW Taigo - Differences and prices compared

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

Arkana

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Taigo has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19900 £ , while the Renault Arkana costs 28500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8537 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Arkana manages with 4.70 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

Taigo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Taigo has a barely noticeable edge – offering 150 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Taigo is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Renault Arkana takes 10.80 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Taigo pulls slightly stronger with 250 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm difference.

Arkana

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Taigo is evident lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1510 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Arkana offers hardly perceptible more room – 480 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Taigo minimal takes the win – 457 kg compared to 451 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Taigo is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

Reviews Renault Arkana

4 (1 Reviews)

Reviews VW Taigo

5 (2 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 28500 - 31900 £	Price 19900 - 31800 £
Consumption L/100km 4.70 L	Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 0.60 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 106 g/km	co2 120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 50 L	Fuel tank capacity -

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors -
Curb weight 1510 kg	Curb weight 1229 - 1302 kg
Trunk capacity 480 L	Trunk capacity 440 L
Length 4568 mm	Length -
Width 1821 mm	Width 1757 mm
Height 1576 mm	Height -
Max trunk capacity 1263 L	Max trunk capacity -
Payload 451 kg	Payload 448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Full Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 143 HP	Power HP 95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.80 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed 172 km/h	Max Speed -
Torque 205 Nm	Torque 175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 105 kW	Power kW 70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 1598 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3