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Renault Symbioz vs VW Passat comparison
Compare performance (158 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (24,400 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or VW Passat?
Symbioz
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Symbioz is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,400 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,034 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.
Passat
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 VW Passat offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Passat is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.
Symbioz
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is slightly lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 214 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers moderately more boot space – 690 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW Passat offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 88 L more than the Renault Symbioz.
When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries noticeably more – 577 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Passat 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 £36,500
VW Passat
Renault Symbioz
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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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VW Passat
The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
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Renault Symbioz
VW Passat
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
24,400 - 30,700 £
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Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 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
124 - 135 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
102 - 136 g/km
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co2
28 - 181 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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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
1,359 - 1,465 kg
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Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
4,413 mm
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Length
4,917 mm
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Width
1,797 mm
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Width
1,849 mm
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Height
1,575 mm
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Height
1,521 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,682 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
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Payload
455 - 459 kg
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Payload
501 - 577 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, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 158 HP
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 265 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 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
90 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
VW
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