Renault Arkana vs Subaru Crosstrek

The Renault Arkana starts from $45,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Crosstrek opens at $38,990. That makes the Subaru Crosstrek the more affordable entry point by $7,000.

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 $50,589 and $42,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Arkana by roughly $1,850 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.

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The Renault Arkana features a 9.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Crosstrek gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Arkana stands out with Bose audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Subaru Crosstrek. The Subaru Crosstrek counters with panoramic roof and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Renault Arkana gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Subaru Crosstrek offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the Renault Arkana and 2-zone in the Subaru Crosstrek.

The Renault Arkana uses a Petrol producing 116kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The Subaru Crosstrek responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 196Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels.

The Renault Arkana has the clear power advantage at 116kW vs 115kW. 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, 73mm longer than the Subaru Crosstrek at 4,495mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 485L in the Renault Arkana and 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek, giving the Renault Arkana a 194L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,400kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana and $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek. That is a $370 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Arkana) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Subaru Crosstrek).