Renault Koleos vs Bentley Bentayga
What's the difference?

Renault Koleos

$12,980 - $26,990

2022 price

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Bentley Bentayga

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2024 price

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Summary

2022 Renault Koleos

2024 Bentley Bentayga

By Tim Nicholson

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.5L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

8.1L/100km (combined)

12.8L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Decent value
Visually appealing
Spacious, comfortable cabin

Practical and spacious
Remarkable dynamics for its size and weight
Twin-turbo V8 is no W12 but still awesome

Dislikes

Average ride quality
Dated multimedia and in-car tech
Lacks engagement as a driver’s car

Not great value for money, but that's not the point
Awkward looking to my eyes
Interior could be more special

2022 Renault Koleos Summary

There’s no shortage of models to choose from if you’re after a family-friendly medium SUV. The problem is, it might take a while to get your hands on one, with lengthy wait times for some of the best sellers due to current delays caused by a global parts shortage and supply chain dramas.

But there are a handful of models with healthy stock in dealerships right now and available for immediate delivery. One of them is the Renault Koleos.

It's coming to the end of its life cycle and lacks the shine of some of its fresher rivals, but it’s a lot of car for the money.

We spent a week with the limited edition Koleos Black Edition to see if it is worth a trip to your Renault dealer, or if you should sit tight and wait for one of its newer rivals.

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2024 Bentley Bentayga Summary

Yes, you can drive your Bentley and keep your family. It's called compromise, or the Bentayga, Bentley's SUV.

The Bentayga my family has been living with is the Azure grade which promises to be even more comfortable and pleasant than the rest of the range.

Comfort is important and we'll cover the Bentayga's lavish details in time, but our mission first and foremost is to find out if the Bentayga makes a good family SUV.

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Deep dive comparison

2022 Renault Koleos 2024 Bentley Bentayga

Verdict

To be fair to Renault, when the second-generation Koleos launched in 2016, it was a competitive offering. The problem is, a bunch of medium SUV rivals have been replaced in that time and some of them - Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson, to name a few - are high-quality offerings with an engaging drive and the latest tech and in-car features.

Unfortunately, that leaves the Koleos towards the rear of the medium SUV pack.

It offers solid value-for-money, handles reasonably well and is still one the best-looking SUVs on the road. But beyond that, the Koleos can’t keep pace with those top-notch rivals.

Verdict

The Bentley Bentayga Azure may look a bit awkward and it surely isn't great value for money, but it is a true Bentley and a very good family SUV that not only provides terrific practicality but superb performance and comfort.

Renault Koleos vs Bentley Bentayga What's the difference?

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Renault Koleos vs Bentley Bentayga
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