Renault Arkana vs Suzuki Vitara

The Renault Arkana starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Vitara opens at $36,350. That makes the Suzuki Vitara the more affordable entry point by $3,640.

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 $39,990 for the Renault Arkana and $39,990 for the Suzuki Vitara.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

The Renault Arkana features a 9.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Vitara gets a 9-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Arkana stands out with heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Suzuki Vitara. 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 Suzuki Vitara responds with a Petrol making 80.9kW and 235Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Renault Arkana has the clear power advantage at 116kW vs 80.9kW. 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 Renault Arkana measures 4,568mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 383mm longer than the Suzuki Vitara at 4,185mm (2,500mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 485L in the Renault Arkana and 362L in the Suzuki Vitara, giving the Renault Arkana a 123L advantage.

For towing, the Suzuki Vitara leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 300kg 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 $1,653/year for the Suzuki Vitara. That is a $29 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Vitara.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Renault Arkana) vs $1,653 (Suzuki Vitara). The Suzuki Vitara saves you roughly $29 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Vitara). The Renault Arkana has longer coverage.