Compare performance (158 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (24400 £ vs 33800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or SsangYong Torres?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Renault Symbioz has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9420 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Symbioz manages with 4.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.90 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.
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 SsangYong Torres has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 207 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the SsangYong Torres performs minimal better – reaching 194 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: SsangYong Torres pulls distinct stronger with 339 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 74 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Renault Symbioz is a bit lighter – 1359 kg compared to 1498 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.
In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers slightly more room – 703 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1682 L, which is about 20 L more than the SsangYong Torres.
When it comes to payload, SsangYong Torres somewhat takes the win – 552 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.
The SsangYong Torres proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
SsangYong Torres is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsSsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.
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Price
24400 - 30700 £
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Price
33800 - 44600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.70 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
462 km
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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
0 - 207 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1498 - 1618 kg
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Trunk capacity
703 L
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Length
4413 mm
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Length
4700 mm
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Width
1797 mm
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Width
1890 mm
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Height
1575 mm
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Height
1710 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1682 L
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Max trunk capacity
1662 L
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Payload
455 - 459 kg
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Payload
552 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, Electric
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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, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 158 HP
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Power HP
163 - 207 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
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Torque
250 - 265 Nm
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Torque
280 - 339 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
120 - 152 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3
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Engine capacity
1497 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
SsangYong
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The Renault Symbioz is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.