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VW Arteon vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Renault Symbioz?

VW Arteon vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Renault Symbioz

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • slightly 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

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Symbioz is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,596 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Symbioz

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 Arteon offers substantially more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

Arteon

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 1,607 kg. The difference is around 248 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers only slightly more boot space – 590 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries a bit more – 569 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is decisively ahead 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
VW Arteon
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz is a forward-looking concept car that imagines a seamless link between vehicle and home, pairing a lounge-like cabin with striking, futuristic styling. More idea than production plan, it showcases Renault's vision for connected, autonomous and sustainable mobility while provoking debate about how we will live and travel.

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VW Arteon
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
24,700 - 31,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
-
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
VW
Brand
Renault
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