Renault Koleos vs Toyota C-HR

The Renault Koleos starts from $40,990 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 $2,000.

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 $42,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota C-HR by roughly $4,415 in fuel alone.

Both the Renault Koleos and Toyota C-HR hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Renault Koleos 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 Koleos and 7 in the Toyota C-HR.

The Renault Koleos features a 8-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 Koleos stands out with Apple CarPlay and BOSE audio that you will not find on the Toyota C-HR. The Toyota C-HR counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 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 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 Renault Koleos has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 112kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota C-HR is 0.9s 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, 312mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,360mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Koleos generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 458L in the Renault Koleos and 318L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Renault Koleos a 140L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Koleos leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 800kg 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 $1,340/year for the Toyota C-HR. That is a $883 annual difference in favour of the Toyota C-HR.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Renault Koleos) vs $1,340 (Toyota C-HR). The Toyota C-HR saves you roughly $883 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 (Toyota C-HR). The Renault Koleos has longer coverage.