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Renault Symbioz vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (158 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (24400 £ vs 32800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or VW Tiguan?

Renault Symbioz

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Symbioz has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 8357 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 3.10 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 Tiguan has a decisively edge – offering 272 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Renault Symbioz is slightly lighter – 1359 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers a bit more room – 652 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs slight better – up to 1682 L, which is about 32 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan to a small extent takes the win – 533 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Tiguan shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £32,800
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VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
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Renault Symbioz

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Reviews Renault Symbioz

5 (1 Reviews)
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Reviews VW Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24400 - 30700 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
102 - 136 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1359 - 1544 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4413 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1797 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1575 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1582 - 1682 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
376 - 459 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 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
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW

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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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