Verdict
The smart #3 is the sharper Malaysian proposition: it costs RM16,888 less, has 268 hp and 343 Nm, and reaches 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds against the Koleos’ 9.5 seconds. Its RM260 annual road tax also undercuts RM830. The Renault answers with a 542-litre boot, 172 litres more than the smart, plus a 60-litre petrol tank for drivers without home or destination charging. The #3’s 49-kWh battery returns a quoted 325 km and accepts 22-kW AC or 150-kW DC charging.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you need the much larger 542-litre boot and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Pick the smart #3 if you want far quicker EV performance, lower road tax and a fuller active-safety suite.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Koleos RM191,888; smart #3 RM175,000.
- Output: Renault Koleos 171 hp and 226 Nm; smart #3 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Renault Koleos 9.5 seconds; smart #3 5.8 seconds.
- Boot space: Renault Koleos 542 litres; smart #3 370 litres.
- Annual road tax: Renault Koleos RM830; smart #3 RM260.
- Safety: Renault Koleos has six airbags and no autonomous braking; smart #3 has seven airbags and front-and-rear autonomous braking.
Koleos
- 542-litre boot is 172 litres larger
- 60-litre petrol tank avoids charging dependence
- Dual-zone climate control and front foglamps
- RM16,888 pricier with RM570 more annual road tax
- 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the smart by 3.7 seconds
- No blind-spot system, collision warning or autonomous braking
#3
- 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- 325-km quoted range, 22-kW AC and 150-kW DC charging
- Seven airbags, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- 370-litre boot is 172 litres smaller
- Single-zone air-conditioning versus the Koleos’ dual-zone system
- Four-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter than the Koleos’ five-year cover
| 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 at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 226 Nm at 4,400 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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.
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Koleos vs #3 FAQ
Is the Renault Koleos or smart #3 better?
The smart #3 is better for performance, running tax and safety technology, with 268 hp, a 5.8-second sprint and seven airbags. Choose the Koleos if its 542-litre boot and petrol refuelling convenience matter more.
What is the price difference?
The smart #3 is RM16,888 cheaper than the Renault Koleos. Its annual road tax is also RM570 lower, at RM260 versus RM830.
How does the smart #3 charge?
The smart #3 has a 49-kWh battery with a quoted 325-km range. It supports AC charging at up to 22 kW and DC charging at up to 150 kW, and includes 3.3-kW V2L capability.
