Renault Koleos vs LDV D90

The Renault Koleos starts from $40,990 before on-road costs, while the LDV D90 opens at $39,990. That makes the LDV D90 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 $45,089 and $43,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Koleos by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

Both the Renault Koleos and LDV D90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Renault Koleos packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the LDV D90.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Renault Koleos and 6 in the LDV D90.

The Renault Koleos features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the LDV D90 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Koleos stands out with BOSE audio that you will not find on the LDV D90. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Renault Koleos uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The LDV D90 responds with a Petrol Turbo making 184kW and 410Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The LDV D90 has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Koleos is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Renault Koleos measures 4,672mm long on a 2,705mm wheelbase, 374mm shorter than the LDV D90 at 5,046mm (2,950mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV D90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 458L in the Renault Koleos and 343L in the LDV D90, giving the Renault Koleos a 115L advantage. The LDV D90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the LDV D90 leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Renault Koleos and $2,594/year for the LDV D90. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Renault Koleos.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Renault Koleos) vs $2,594 (LDV D90). The Renault Koleos saves you roughly $371 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Renault Koleos) vs 7 years / 200,000km (LDV D90). Both match on warranty length.