Subaru Crosstrek vs Renault Arkana

The Subaru Crosstrek starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $45,990. That makes the Subaru Crosstrek the more affordable entry point by $7,000.

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 $42,889 and $50,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Arkana by roughly $1,850 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 Subaru Crosstrek features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Crosstrek stands out with panoramic roof and heated front seats — features our data doesn't list for the Renault Arkana. The Renault Arkana counters with Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru Crosstrek gets cloth upholstery while the Renault Arkana offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Subaru Crosstrek and 1-zone in the Renault Arkana.

The Subaru Crosstrek uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 196Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout.

The Renault Arkana responds with a Petrol making 116kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Renault Arkana has the clear power advantage at 116kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru Crosstrek measures 4,495mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 73mm shorter than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek and 485L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Renault Arkana a 194L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,400kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek and $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $370 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Arkana). Both match on warranty length.