Renault Koleos vs Mazda CX-3

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Renault Koleos
Renault Koleos

$18,490 - $38,990

2022 price

Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-3

2026 price

Summary

2022 Renault Koleos
2026 Mazda CX-3
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
8.1L/100km (combined)

6.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Average ride quality
  • Dated multimedia and in-car tech
  • Lacks engagement as a driver’s car

  • Lack of efficiency
  • Interior tech outdated
  • Could be cheaper?
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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2026 Mazda CX-3 Summary

Mazda has updated one of its most popular, but rather old models. 

Yes, the Mazda CX-3 is still around after more than a decade since its reveal, and it remains almost at the tippy-top of Mazda’s local sales charts.

With the brand having shifted 8221 CX-3s in the first half of 2025, it seems the light updates and modest price rise haven’t scared away any potential customers.

We’ve grabbed a CX-3 Evolve, the second-up of four available variants, to see if the popular light SUV still stacks up, or if you’re better off taking your money elsewhere.

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2022 Renault Koleos 2026 Mazda CX-3

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