Renault Koleos vs Subaru Outback

The Renault Koleos starts from $40,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Outback opens at $48,990. That makes the Renault Koleos the more affordable entry point by $8,000.

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 $53,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Koleos by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Renault Koleos and Subaru Outback hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Renault Koleos and 88% for the Subaru Outback.

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 Koleos and 9 in the Subaru Outback.

The Renault Koleos features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Outback gets a 12.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Koleos stands out with Apple CarPlay and BOSE audio that you will not find on the Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate. 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 Subaru Outback responds with a Petrol making 137kW and 254Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Renault Koleos has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 137kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Koleos is 0.8s 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, 198mm shorter than the Subaru Outback at 4,870mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Outback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 458L in the Renault Koleos and 975L in the Subaru Outback, giving the Subaru Outback a 517L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Outback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg 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 $2,451/year for the Subaru Outback. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Renault Koleos.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Renault Koleos) vs $2,451 (Subaru Outback). The Renault Koleos saves you roughly $228 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 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Outback). The Renault Koleos has longer coverage.