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Renault Symbioz vs Toyota Yaris comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (24,400 £ vs 21,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or Toyota Yaris?

Renault Symbioz vs Toyota Yaris: Key differences

Renault Symbioz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably more trunk space
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Toyota Yaris

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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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

Symbioz

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Yaris is moderately cheaper – starting at 21,900 £ , while the Renault Symbioz costs 24,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris uses 3.8 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Yaris

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 Toyota Yaris offers clearly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Yaris delivers clearly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 125 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, Toyota Yaris is markedly lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,359 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers considerably more boot space – 576 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris carries slightly more – 525 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Yaris is far 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.

from £21,900
Yaris

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Renault Symbioz
Toyota Yaris

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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Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Renault Symbioz
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,400 - 30,700 £
Price
21,900 - 40,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
102 - 136 g/km
co2
87 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Curb weight
1,090 - 1,356 kg
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4,413 mm
Length
-
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,745 - 1,805 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,682 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 459 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,618 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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