Compare performance (158 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (24400 £ vs 24800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or Mitsubishi Grandis?
The Renault Symbioz arrives like a sculpted city suit—sleek, modern and eager to catch an admiring glance—while the Mitsubishi Grandis shows up as the sensible family van that quietly gets the job done. Park them side by side and you immediately understand this is less about specs and more about personality. It’s a duel of intent: one wants to be noticed, the other wants to be relied upon.
Symbioz trades on curated surfaces and a design-forward posture that makes the cabin feel like a small, considered theatre for driving. Grandis chooses broad shoulders and familiar ergonomics, broadcasting an intention to be usable, comfortable and undemanding. The contrast is tactile and emotional: statement-making flair against pragmatic calm.
In the city the Symbioz feels nimble and engaged, the kind of car that turns parking into a minor triumph and commuting into something a little more enjoyable. On the other hand, Grandis shines when people, luggage and weekend activities pile up—it’s built for practical routines without fuss. Each car answers a different daily question: charm and agility, or space and simplicity.
Choosing the Symbioz is a statement: you want a car that reflects taste and modernity, something that lifts ordinary drives into a small luxury. Picking the Grandis signals you value quiet competence and predictability—you prefer a car that supports life rather than competes for attention. Both choices tell a story about priorities, not a debate about merit.
Symbioz will appeal to urban commuters, style-conscious drivers and anyone who enjoys a cabin that feels considered and a drive that’s engaging enough to be part of the morning ritual. If you prize presence and a car that acts like an extension of your lifestyle, this is the one that rewards those sensibilities. It’s the pick for buyers who measure value by daily pleasure as much as by practicality.
Grandis is aimed at practical families, long-distance travellers and buyers who want a calm, reliable companion that makes transporting people and gear straightforward and stress-free; it stands as a clear contrast to the Symbioz’s charisma. If you prefer low drama, flexible space and a car that disappears into usefulness, this is the sensible choice. Read on if you want to see how those personalities translate into the finer details.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Renault Symbioz has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £ , while the Mitsubishi Grandis costs 24800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 420 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Grandis manages with 4.30 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
Both models deliver identical power – 158 HP each.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 9.10 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.
Both models offer the same torque – 265 Nm.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1359 kg.
Boot capacity is identical – both offer 576 L of storage.
Maximum load volume is the same – both hold up to 1682 L.
Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 459 kg.
The Mitsubishi Grandis sits just ahead 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.
The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.
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The Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
24400 - 30700 £
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Price
24800 - 35000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
102 - 136 g/km
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co2
98 - 138 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1359 - 1465 kg
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Curb weight
1359 - 1465 kg
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Length
4413 mm
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Length
4413 mm
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Width
1797 mm
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Width
1797 mm
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Height
1575 mm
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Height
1575 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1682 L
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Max trunk capacity
1582 - 1682 L
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Payload
455 - 459 kg
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Payload
455 - 459 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 158 HP
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Power HP
140 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 265 Nm
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Torque
245 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
103 - 116 kW
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Power kW
104 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3
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Engine capacity
1333 - 1789 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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The Renault Symbioz is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
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