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Renault Austral vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (148 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or VW Passat?

Renault Austral vs VW Passat: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Austral is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,548 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

Passat

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 Passat offers considerably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

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, Renault Austral is only slightly lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers a bit more boot space – 690 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries markedly more – 577 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.

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Reviews Renault Austral

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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Paulo
25 Aug 2026, 14:25:06

More elegant and comfortable to drive, very good fuel economy and, if you find one with low mileage, much better value for money.

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
145 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
109 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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