Renault Koleos vs Subaru Crosstrek
Verdict
These two are only RM1,100 apart, but they take different routes. The Renault Koleos is the larger, stronger SUV, with 171 hp, 226 Nm, a 542-litre boot and a 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time. It is front-wheel drive, though, and road tax is RM830 a year. The Subaru Crosstrek gives up output and cargo space at 154 hp, 196 Nm and 315 litres, but it gets all-wheel drive, 8 airbags, AEB and a lower RM438 annual road tax.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you want the bigger boot, stronger 2.5-litre output and the only listed acceleration figure here.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek if all-wheel drive, 8 airbags, AEB and lower road tax matter more than outright size.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Koleos RM191,888; Subaru Crosstrek RM190,788
- Engine: Renault Koleos 2,488 cc; Subaru Crosstrek 1,995 cc
- Output: Renault Koleos 171 hp/226 Nm; Subaru Crosstrek 154 hp/196 Nm
- Driven wheels: Renault Koleos front-wheel drive; Subaru Crosstrek all-wheel drive
- Boot space: Renault Koleos 542 L; Subaru Crosstrek 315 L
- Airbags and AEB: Renault Koleos 6 airbags/no AEB listed; Subaru Crosstrek 8 airbags/AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 191,888 | RM 190,788✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | 1,995 cc |
| Power | 171 hp✓ | 154 hp |
| Torque | 226 Nm✓ | 196 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,672 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,678 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 542 L✓ | 315 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 438✓ |
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.
Koleos
- Stronger 171 hp and 226 Nm output
- Much larger 542-litre boot
- Longer 4,672 mm body and 2,705 mm wheelbase
- Front-wheel drive only
- 6 airbags and no AEB listed
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
Crosstrek
- All-wheel drive
- 8 airbags and AEB
- Lower RM438 annual road tax
- Lower 154 hp and 196 Nm output
- Smaller 315-litre boot
- No 0-100 km/h or fuel economy figure listed
Koleos vs Crosstrek FAQ
Is the Renault Koleos or Subaru Crosstrek better?
The Renault Koleos is better for space and straight-line figures, with 542 litres of boot space and 171 hp. The Subaru Crosstrek is better if you want all-wheel drive, 8 airbags and AEB.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Koleos costs RM191,888 and the Subaru Crosstrek costs RM190,788, so the Koleos is RM1,100 dearer. Road tax is also higher for the Koleos at RM830 versus RM438 a year.
Which SUV has the bigger boot?
The Renault Koleos has the bigger boot by a clear margin: 542 litres versus 315 litres in the Subaru Crosstrek. That 227-litre gap is the Koleos’ strongest practical advantage.