Renault Arkana vs Geely Starray EM-i

The Renault Arkana starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Geely Starray EM-i opens at $37,490. 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 $43,989 and $41,239 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 $7,835 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.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

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

The Renault Arkana stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Geely Starray EM-i. The Geely Starray EM-i counters with Apple CarPlay and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Renault Arkana uses a Petrol producing 116kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a dual-clutch automatic transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i responds with a Petrol making 193kW and 262Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 116kW. In the real-world sprint, the Geely Starray EM-i is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

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

Boot space is 485L in the Renault Arkana and 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i, giving the Renault Arkana a 57L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana and $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i. That is a $1,567 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Renault Arkana) vs $115 (Geely Starray EM-i). The Geely Starray EM-i saves you roughly $1,567 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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