Honda CR-V vs Renault Arkana

The Honda CR-V starts from $39,900 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $39,990. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $90.

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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $46,900 for the Honda CR-V and $39,990 for the Renault Arkana.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Arkana by roughly $2,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda CR-V and Renault Arkana hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Honda CR-V and 96% for the Renault Arkana.

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 3 in the Honda CR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 11 in the Honda CR-V and 6 in the Renault Arkana.

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda CR-V stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Renault Arkana. The Renault Arkana counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda CR-V lines up producing 140kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

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

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda CR-V measures 4,704mm long on a 2,701mm wheelbase, 136mm longer than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 561L in the Honda CR-V and 430L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Honda CR-V a 131L advantage.

For towing, the Honda CR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the Honda CR-V and $1,482/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (Honda CR-V) vs $1,482 (Renault Arkana). The Renault Arkana saves you roughly $428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Honda CR-V) vs 5 years (Renault Arkana). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.