Compare performance (158 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (24,700 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or Mitsubishi Grandis?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Renault Symbioz is very slightly cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the Mitsubishi Grandis costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 506 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Grandis uses 4.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
Both models deliver identical power – 158 HP each.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 9.1 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
Both models offer the same torque – 265 Nm.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,359 kg.
Boot capacity is identical – both offer 576 L of storage.
Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 459 kg.
The Mitsubishi Grandis is narrowly 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.
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
24,700 - 30,700 £
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Price
25,200 - 35,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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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
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Fuel tank capacity
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
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Curb weight
1,359 - 1,525 kg
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,797 mm
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Width
1,797 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
455 - 459 kg
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Payload
395 - 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
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Max Speed
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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
1,332 - 1,789 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,333 - 1,789 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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Deutschland
France
Nederland
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Sverige
Danmark
Suomi
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Polska
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