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Renault Austral vs Toyota C-HR – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or Toyota C-HR?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota C-HR has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Renault Austral costs 29700 £. That’s a price difference of around 608 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota C-HR manages with 0.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.80 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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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 Toyota C-HR has a somewhat edge – offering 223 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota C-HR is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.40 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota C-HR is barely noticeable lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1539 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Austral offers somewhat more room – 555 L compared to 447 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1761 L, which is about 606 L more than the Toyota C-HR.

When it comes to payload, Renault Austral somewhat takes the win – 477 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota C-HR proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota C-HR is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Toyota C-HR

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.1 L
  • Electric Range : 68 km
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Renault Austral

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The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Toyota C-HR

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The Toyota C-HR cuts a striking figure with its angular styling and coupe-like profile, so you’ll never go unnoticed in the supermarket car park. It balances everyday practicality with a nimble, city-friendly personality, making routine commutes feel a touch more fun without asking for forgiveness.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29700 - 37800 £
Price
29100 - 42800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
68 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
109 - 148 g/km
co2
17 - 115 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1539 - 1613 kg
Curb weight
1505 - 1755 kg
Trunk capacity
527 - 555 L
Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Length
4533 mm
Length
4362 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1832 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1558 - 1564 mm
Max trunk capacity
1736 - 1761 L
Max trunk capacity
1076 - 1155 L
Payload
464 - 477 kg
Payload
375 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 200 HP
Power HP
140 - 223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 180 km/h
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 147 kW
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1332 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
Brand
Renault
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Toyota

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What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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