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Renault Austral vs Toyota C-HR comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or Toyota C-HR?

Renault Austral vs Toyota C-HR: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • slightly more trunk space
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Toyota C-HR

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota C-HR is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota C-HR uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

C-HR

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 Toyota C-HR offers slightly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota C-HR is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Austral

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 terms of curb weight, Toyota C-HR is barely lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers slightly more boot space – 527 L compared to 447 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota C-HR 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.

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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 : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 66 km
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Reliability and no maintenance costs, plus a futuristic design.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
29,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
52 - 116 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
1,505 - 1,755 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,832 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
375 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
140 - 223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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