Renault Arkana vs Toyota C-HR

The Renault Arkana starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota C-HR opens at $38,990. That makes the Toyota C-HR the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $43,989 and $42,889 respectively.

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

Both the Renault Arkana and Toyota C-HR hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 96% for the Renault Arkana and 85% for the Toyota C-HR.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Renault Arkana and 7 in the Toyota C-HR.

The Renault Arkana features a 9.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 10.5-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Arkana stands out with wireless charging and power tailgate that you will not find on the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Renault Arkana uses a Petrol producing 105kW and 205Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 112kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR has the clear power advantage at 112kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota C-HR is 1.2s 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, 208mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,360mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Renault Arkana and 318L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Renault Arkana a 112L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota C-HR leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,482/year for the Renault Arkana and $1,340/year for the Toyota C-HR. That is a $142 annual difference in favour of the Toyota C-HR.

Estimated annual total: $1,482 (Renault Arkana) vs $1,340 (Toyota C-HR). The Toyota C-HR saves you roughly $142 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 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota C-HR). Both match on warranty length.