LDV D90 vs Renault Arkana

The LDV D90 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $39,990. 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 $43,989 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Arkana by roughly $5,560 in fuel alone.

Both the LDV D90 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 2 in the LDV D90.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the LDV D90 and 6 in the Renault Arkana.

The LDV D90 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 LDV D90 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Renault Arkana. The Renault Arkana counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The LDV D90 uses a Petrol Turbo producing 184kW and 410Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 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 LDV D90 has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Arkana is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The LDV D90 measures 5,046mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase, 478mm longer than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV D90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 343L in the LDV D90 and 430L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Renault Arkana a 87L advantage. The LDV D90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the LDV D90 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 1,800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,594/year for the LDV D90 and $1,482/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $1,112 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Estimated annual total: $2,594 (LDV D90) vs $1,482 (Renault Arkana). The Renault Arkana saves you roughly $1,112 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 200,000km (LDV D90) vs 5 years (Renault Arkana). The LDV D90 has longer coverage.