The Renault Arkana 1.6 CVT is a coupe-styled SUV, and one useful thread through its specifications is how a continuously variable transmission separates what the engine is doing from what the driver feels.
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The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
172 km/h
Engine type
Hybrid
Transmission
Variable
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
No
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
FWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
78 × 83.6 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
1598 cm³
Engine location
Front, transverse
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
143 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
105 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
10.5
Maximum power rpm
5600 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
151 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
3600 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
10.8 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
94 hp
Maximum power ICE
69 kW
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Euro 6
Battery power
1.2 kWh
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Lithium-ion batterie
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
111 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
50 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
Not provided
Average consumption
4.9 l
Fuel consumption highway
Not provided
Dimensions & body
Doors number
5
Number of seats
5
Width
1820 mm
Height
1565 mm
Length
4545 mm
Body type
SUV Coupe
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2721 mm
U-turn diameter
11.2 m
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
SUV
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1576 mm
Trunk volume max
1234 l
Trunk volume min
409 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1562 mm
Max weight
1961 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1510 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
208 mm
Identity & configuration
Vehicle class
J
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
H4M
Additional specifications
Stop
2023-06-30
Start
2018-08-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Drum
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
Engine speed and engine load are separate things. A variable transmission can hold revs steady while load rises with throttle demand, so an SUV Coupe pulling away may sound constant even as the engine works considerably harder.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
With front-wheel drive, the same two tyres handle steering and traction together. Worn tread or uneven pressures show up at modest speeds as scrabbling under acceleration out of a junction, because both tasks compete for one contact patch.
Body and Practicality
Exterior dimensions describe the space a car occupies; visibility depends on glass area and pillar placement. An SUV Coupe roofline tapers rearward, so the rear window can be shallower than the body's overall size suggests.
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