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Renault Symbioz vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (24,400 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or SsangYong Korando?

Renault Symbioz vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Renault Symbioz

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • barely more trunk space

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Symbioz

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Symbioz is a bit cheaper – starting at 24,400 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,563 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Korando

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Korando offers somewhat more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Korando is barely faster – reaching 191 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Symbioz

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is moderately lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 158 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers barely more boot space – 576 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,682 L, about 434 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries barely more – 463 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando holds a solid overall lead 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 £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 km
Renault Symbioz
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Renault Symbioz

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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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Renault Symbioz
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,400 - 30,700 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
102 - 136 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
4,413 mm
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,682 L
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
455 - 459 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
SsangYong
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