Renault Arkana vs Volkswagen Tiguan

The Renault Arkana starts from $45,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Tiguan opens at $44,990. That makes the Volkswagen Tiguan 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 $50,589 and $49,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Arkana by roughly $2,420 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.

The Renault Arkana features a 9.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Tiguan gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Arkana stands out with Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volkswagen Tiguan. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Renault Arkana gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tiguan offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the Renault Arkana and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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 Volkswagen Tiguan responds with a 1.4 litre TSI making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a 7-speed dsg driving the front wheels.

The Renault Arkana has the clear power advantage at 116kW vs 110kW. 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, 29mm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan at 4,539mm (2,681mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 485L in the Renault Arkana and 652L in the Volkswagen Tiguan, giving the Volkswagen Tiguan a 167L advantage.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tiguan leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 600kg 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 $2,166/year for the Volkswagen Tiguan. That is a $484 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Renault Arkana) vs $2,166 (Volkswagen Tiguan). The Renault Arkana saves you roughly $484 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 (Volkswagen Tiguan). Both match on warranty length.