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RenaultKadjar (2015-2022)

Used only
Medium SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£6,819Typical price

Test score

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Renault has used the experience of its sister brand, Nissan, to create a larger SUV crossover than its Captur model. The Renault Kadjar, launched in 2015, shares its platform with the bestselling Nissan Qashqai, although it manages to feel quite different. But is it better? Read our full Renault Kadjar review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Dec 2025Last checked by Which?
Mar 2018First reviewed by Which?
Apr 2015Released

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test model reliability 5-9 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Full hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

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Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

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Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Car body style	Full-size SUV
Size and body style	Medium SUV
Class	Medium/Large SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£6,819 - £15,371
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	39.8 to 52.3mpg
Length	4,449mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,836mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,060mm
Height	1,598 to 1,604mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.55 m
On sale date	01 June 2015
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£15.36

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	Energy TCE 165 Bose Edition
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (163hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	55 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	17.12p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£82
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Extremely High
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	162
Official fuel economy: NEDC	45.6
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1800kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	730kg
Engine test date	19 January 2018
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	Energy Tce 130 Bose edition
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.2-litre (130hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	55 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	16.42p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£82
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	High
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	154
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	695kg
Engine test date	19 April 2016
Car test programme	2012-2016

Engine three
Engine and trim name	1.6 dCi 130 Bose Edition
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (130hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	55 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.36p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£97
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Medium
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	141
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1800kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	17 September 2015
Car test programme	2012-2016

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