Renault Kadjar
The Renault Kadjar is a five-seat SUV powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 96 kW, with a top speed of 200 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 147 g/km. Measuring 4,449 mm in length and weighing 1,430 kg, it was registered 103 times in Norway between 2019 and 2022, with registrations declining from a peak of 51 in 2019 to 15 in 2022. The model has been subject to six recalls in the EU Safety Gate database.
| Manufacturer | Renault |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Engine power | 81 kW (109 hp) |
| Kerb weight | 1,469 kg |
| Displacement | 1,279 cc |
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
| Length | 4,450 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 2 European countries that registered the Renault Kadjar in 2025 (4 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Renault Kadjar registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Renault Kadjar cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Romania | 1 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Renault Kadjar (from registration data). 4 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 192 km/h | – | – |
| 1.3 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 204 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 186 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 201 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other Renault models
Similar SUV models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 85% of Renault Kadjars pass their MOT test first time, based on 68,022 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
6 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Renault Kadjar. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
A possible lack of welding points on the rear side members may, in the event of a collision, affect the strength of the side members. Consequently, fatigue strength, collision resistance and anchoring of the rear safety belts may be affected.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-05-13
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
No information
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-11-27
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Malta)
In case of an accident, the thorax airbag and the curtain airbag can fail to deploy, or their functioning can be reversed in case of a lateral shock.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-05-06
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-07-31
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
In the event of an impact, the curtain airbags may not deploy correctly.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-07-22
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
Due to a problem with the airbag control module, the airbag may fail to deploy, or deploy incorrectly, in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-08-25
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Renault recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Renault Kadjar?
- The Renault Kadjar has a rated top speed of 200 km/h.
- How much power does the Renault Kadjar have?
- The Renault Kadjar produces 81 kW (109 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Renault Kadjar?
- The Renault Kadjar is 4,450 mm long, 1,840 mm wide and 1,600 mm tall.
- How much does the Renault Kadjar weigh?
- The Renault Kadjar has a kerb weight of about 1,469 kg.
- How many seats does the Renault Kadjar have?
- The Renault Kadjar has 5 seats.