Honda CR-V vs Renault Symbioz

The Honda CR-V starts from $41,800 (our estimated RRP; the brand lists drive-away prices only) before on-road costs, while the Renault Symbioz opens at $42,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $45,980 and $47,289 respectively.

Matching the Honda CR-V's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the Renault Symbioz, and one is priced only inside a package whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Symbioz by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Renault Symbioz gets a 10.4-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda CR-V stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Renault Symbioz. The Renault Symbioz counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda CR-V uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout.

The Renault Symbioz responds with a Inline 4 making 116kW and 170Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 116kW. 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, 292mm longer than the Renault Symbioz at 4,412mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda CR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 589L in the Honda CR-V and 460L in the Renault Symbioz, giving the Honda CR-V a 129L advantage.

For towing, the Honda CR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,024/year for the Honda CR-V and $1,340/year for the Renault Symbioz. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Renault Symbioz.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda CR-V) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Symbioz). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.