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Renault Symbioz vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (158 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (24400 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or VW Golf?

Renault Symbioz

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VW Golf

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Symbioz has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 767 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a clearly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, VW Golf is slight lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1359 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers noticeable more room – 576 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs evident better – up to 1682 L, which is about 445 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf barely noticeable takes the win – 508 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Renault Symbioz

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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24400 - 30700 £
Price
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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19.70 kWh
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1359 - 1544 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4413 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1797 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1575 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1582 - 1682 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
376 - 459 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Renault
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What drive types are available for the Renault Symbioz?

The Renault Symbioz is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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