Verdict
At RM175,000, the smart #3 undercuts the RM191,888 Renault Koleos by RM16,888 while bringing 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time against the Koleos’ 171 hp, 226 Nm and 9.5 seconds. Its 49 kWh battery delivers a stated 325 km range, with 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging. The Koleos counters with a much larger 542-litre boot, versus 370 litres, a 60-litre petrol tank and a five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty. For an EV-ready Malaysian household, the smart is the sharper buy; frequent luggage duty favours the Renault.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you need its 542-litre boot, petrol refuelling and five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty.
Pick the smart #3 if you can charge at home or regularly use public chargers and want RM16,888 lower entry cost, far quicker acceleration and stronger safety assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Koleos RM191,888; smart #3 RM175,000.
- Power and torque: Koleos 171 hp and 226 Nm; #3 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Koleos 9.5 seconds; #3 5.8 seconds.
- Cargo space: Koleos 542 litres; #3 370 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Koleos 4,672 mm and 2,705 mm; #3 4,400 mm and 2,785 mm.
- Annual road tax: Koleos RM830; #3 RM260.
Koleos
- 542-litre boot is 172 litres larger.
- 60-litre petrol tank avoids charging stops.
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty.
- Costs RM16,888 more.
- 171 hp, 226 Nm and 9.5-second sprint trail the #3.
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking or adaptive cruise control.
#3
- 268 hp and 343 Nm with a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 49 kWh battery, 325 km stated range, 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging.
- Gets blind-spot monitoring, front and rear autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- 370-litre boot is 172 litres smaller.
- Four-year vehicle warranty is a year shorter than the Koleos’, despite its separate eight-year/200,000 km battery warranty.
- 180 km/h top speed is 20 km/h below the Koleos’ 200 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM191,888 | RM175,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 171 hp | — |
| Torque | 226 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 343 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 325 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | X-Tronic CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,672 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,678 mm | 1,556 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm | 2,785 mm |
| Weight | 1,540 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 542 litres✓ | 370 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Nexen N Priz RH7 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Flux Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Flux Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with one-touch operation | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (5 colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Sunshade for Glass Roof |
| Audio | 8.7" R-LINK 2 Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 3D sound by Arkamys, 8 speakers | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Yes, Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Koleos & #3 for sale
Koleos vs #3 FAQ
Is the Renault Koleos or smart #3 better?
The smart #3 is better for an EV-ready buyer: it costs less, makes 268 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. Choose the Renault Koleos for its 542-litre boot, petrol convenience and longer five-year vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Koleos costs RM191,888 and the smart #3 costs RM175,000, so the Koleos is RM16,888 dearer. The smart also has lower annual road tax at RM260, compared with RM830 for the Renault.
Which has the better safety and driver-assistance kit?
The smart #3 has the stronger assistance package, adding blind-spot monitoring, front and rear autonomous braking, collision warning, steering correction lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control and auto parking. Both cars have ABS/EBD, stability control, airbags and reverse cameras.