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Renault Austral vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or Lynk & Co 01?

Renault Austral vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Austral

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Austral is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,938 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

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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 Lynk & Co 01 offers clearly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 01 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers considerably more torque with 535 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

Austral

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 terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is markedly lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers moderately more boot space – 527 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries somewhat more – 477 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 01 is clearly superior overall 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.

from £36,900
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Lynk & Co 01

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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Reviews Renault Austral

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Renault Austral
Lynk & Co 01

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lynk & Co
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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