Renault Symbioz vs Volkswagen T-Roc

The Renault Symbioz starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen T-Roc opens at $41,990. That makes the Volkswagen T-Roc 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 $47,289 and $46,189 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Symbioz by roughly $2,280 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 Symbioz features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen T-Roc gets a 8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments.

The Volkswagen T-Roc counters with wireless charging that the Renault Symbioz does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Renault Symbioz uses a Inline 4 producing 116kW and 149Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.6 seconds.

The Volkswagen T-Roc responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Renault Symbioz has the clear power advantage at 116kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen T-Roc is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Renault Symbioz measures 4,413mm long on a 2,638mm wheelbase, 162mm longer than the Volkswagen T-Roc at 4,251mm (2,603mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Symbioz generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 492L in the Renault Symbioz and 445L in the Volkswagen T-Roc, giving the Renault Symbioz a 47L advantage.

For towing, the Volkswagen T-Roc leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,340/year for the Renault Symbioz and $1,796/year for the Volkswagen T-Roc. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Renault Symbioz.

Estimated annual total: $1,340 (Renault Symbioz) vs $1,796 (Volkswagen T-Roc). The Renault Symbioz saves you roughly $456 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Symbioz) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen T-Roc). Both match on warranty length.