Honda CR-V vs Renault Koleos

The Honda CR-V starts from $39,900 before on-road costs, while the Renault Koleos opens at $40,990. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $1,090.

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 $36,990 for the Renault Koleos.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda CR-V by roughly $1,565 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda CR-V and Renault Koleos hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Honda CR-V and 84% for the Renault Koleos.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Renault Koleos 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 Koleos.

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Renault Koleos gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda CR-V stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Renault Koleos. The Renault Koleos counters with BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda CR-V uses a Petrol 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 Koleos responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 0.9s 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, 32mm longer than the Renault Koleos at 4,672mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Koleos generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 561L in the Honda CR-V and 458L in the Renault Koleos, giving the Honda CR-V a 103L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Koleos leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 $2,223/year for the Renault Koleos. That is a $313 annual difference in favour of the Honda CR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (Honda CR-V) vs $2,223 (Renault Koleos). The Honda CR-V saves you roughly $313 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda CR-V) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Renault Koleos). The Renault Koleos has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.