Geely Starray EM-i vs Renault Arkana

The Geely Starray EM-i starts from $37,490 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $39,990. That makes the Geely Starray EM-i the more affordable entry point by $2,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,239 and $43,989 respectively.

The Geely Starray EM-i qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Renault Arkana, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Geely Starray EM-i by roughly $6,835 in fuel alone.

Both the Geely Starray EM-i and Renault Arkana hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Renault Arkana packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Geely Starray EM-i.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i and 6 in the Renault Arkana.

The Geely Starray EM-i features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely Starray EM-i stands out with heated front seats and V2L that you will not find on the Renault Arkana. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Geely Starray EM-i uses a Petrol producing 160kW and 262Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Renault Arkana responds with a Petrol making 105kW and 205Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Geely Starray EM-i is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Geely Starray EM-i measures 4,740mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 172mm longer than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely Starray EM-i generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i and 430L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Renault Arkana a 2L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i and $1,482/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $1,367 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Estimated annual total: $115 (Geely Starray EM-i) vs $1,482 (Renault Arkana). The Geely Starray EM-i saves you roughly $1,367 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Arkana). The Geely Starray EM-i has longer coverage.