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Renault Symbioz vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (24,700 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or VW Tayron?

Renault Symbioz vs VW Tayron: Key differences

Renault Symbioz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW Tayron

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Renault Symbioz is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the VW Tayron costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,536 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Tayron

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 Tayron 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 Tayron is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tayron delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 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 clearly lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,682 kg. The difference is around 323 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers clearly more boot space – 885 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 309 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tayron carries somewhat more – 573 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tayron stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Tayron

VW Tayron

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 123 km
Renault Symbioz
VW Tayron

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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VW Tayron

The VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.

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Renault Symbioz
VW Tayron

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,700 - 30,700 £
Price
40,200 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
102 - 136 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 459 kg
Payload
489 - 573 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
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