Comparison - Volkswagen Taigo Style 2022 - vs - Renault Arkana Hybrid 2021

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
25,860
Updated: 
31 Dec 2021
£
29,900
Updated: 
07 Aug 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automated Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
-
yes
Navigation: 
-
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
10.50gals
13.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Black Pearl
#1F2125
Kings Red Metallic
#BC0A2F
Reef Blue Metallic
#2A4280
Reflex Silver Metallic
#EAEEEF
Visual Green Metallic
#A0A23F
Smokey Grey Metallic
#53545C
Color: 
Flame red
#973126
Metallic black
#31343B
Glacial White
#ADADAD
Metallic grey
#5F5D5B
Pearl white
#DCE0E6
zanzibar blue
#224A64
valencia orange
#EF7A35

Electric

Battery: 
12kWh
Top Speed: 
107mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
10.80s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Surprisingly spacious.
Decent enough to drive

Cons
Some cheap interior plastics.
Sluggish and noisy three-cylinder

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Well-equipped
Reasonable boot
Quite economical

Cons
Feels derivative
Petrol only
Auto gearbox isn't the smoothest

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Pros
Excellent engines shared with T-Cross
Comfortable ride
Spacious rear seats

Cons
Slightly smaller boot than T-Cross
Frustrating touch-sensitive controls
No more exciting to drive

By: 
parkers.co.uk

Pros
Sleek looks
Frugal hybrid
Lots of standard equipment

Cons
More expensive than the Captur
Not very quick
Rear seats don’t slide

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Pros
Stylish looks
Well equipped
Roomy interior

Cons
Poor ride
Interior quality
Dull to drive

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
12
16
Cylinders: 
3
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.00L
1.30L
Torque: 
147ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
184ft-lbs
at 3 600rpm
Horsepower: 
110hp
140hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.78Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
-
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
-
Side view Camera: 
-
-
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Edging of the instrument cluster, the outflow, door opener and the gear lever backdrop in chrome
Perforated leather steering wheel with red stitching
Heated steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
168.15in
179.80in
Width: 
69.17in
80.00in
Height: 
59.60in
61.80in
Front Track: 
60.28in
Rear Track: 
59.69in
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
101.00in
107.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
34.50
Rear Head Room: 
33.90
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
47.70cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.11cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
16.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
2612.40lbs
3163.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
-
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
-
-

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors
power steering

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Lumbar support in front seats
Driver's and front passenger's seat height adjustment
Sports comfort seats in front
Special R.S. line leather seats - suede effect
Electric height-adjustable driver and passenger seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension: 
Torsion beam

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
-
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air Care Climatronic
air conditioning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
Luggage compartment light
Interior ambient lighting and surround lighting
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Heated steering wheel
Heated front seats
Automatic heating and air conditioning system and air purifier

Entertainment

DVD player: 
-
-
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
-
-
More Entertainment: 
6 speakers
Discover Media" Navigation including Streaming and Internet
Digital Cockpit Pro - Multi-coloured digital cockpit with various selectable information profiles
External, USB type C data socket(s) and charging socket(s)
Wireless App-Connect
Wireless Charging incl. Bluetooth
• EASY LINK with 9.3" screen and navigation: Connected multimedia system
Android AutoTM and Apple CarplayTM
Bluetooth®, USB sockets
7’’ colour TFT driver’s information display
6 speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
-
-
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe
Ambient lighting with logo projection
Automatic wipers with rain sensor
Extra-tinted rear windows and tailgate
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
18"
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
-
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
-
Front fog lights: 
yes
-
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
-
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
-
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Anti-theft alarm system
e-call' Emergency call service
Central locking system with SAFELOCK
front passenger airbag deactivation
Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam
Hill start assist
Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Traffic sign recognition
Active emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist detection
Lane keep assist with active steering and lane departure warning
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Blind spot warning