Renault 5 E-Tech Volkswagen ID.3

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Renault 5 E-Tech Volkswagen ID.3
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2020-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 27,900 € 38,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 78/100 75/100
Value retention (differs) 58/100 n/a
Practicality (differs) 58/100 64/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) 76/100 76/100
Reliability 64/100 64/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 410 426
Battery (kWh) (differs) 52 58
Power (hp) (differs) 150 204
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.9 7.3
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 150 160
Length (mm) (differs) 3922 4261
Width (mm) (differs) 1774 1809
Height (mm) (differs) 1498 1564
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1460 1815
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 100 120
Boot (l) (differs) 326 385
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 14.5 15.6
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) n/a n/a

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Renault 5 E-Tech · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + manufacturer battery warranty + LCA indication segment (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Renault 5 E-Tech · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Renault 5 E-Tech · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP 14.5 (early public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Renault 5 E-Tech · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Renault 5 E-Tech · Practicality: 326 l boot (B-segment) + 5 seats + no towing weight released; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + VW battery warranty terms (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + owner reviews (n≈18) + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums, n≈18) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the price changes on MEB EVs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen ID.3 · Practicality: boot 385 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + no braked towing weight manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · E-Tech Electric 52 kWh (2024)

Renault 5 E-Tech

Compact city-focused EV on the AmpR-Small platform. WLTP around 410 km with the 52 kWh pack (manufacturer figure indicative); in winter comparable EVs report 20-30% less among owners (public forums not measured by us). DC charging up to about 100 kW.

Profile · Pro facelift (2024)

Volkswagen ID.3

Electric compact five-door on the MEB platform, facelifted in 2023-2024 with new interior material and revised software. Pro version: 58 kWh net, 426 km WLTP, 204 hp, 120 kW DC charging. Boot 385 litres, no braked tow bar. WLTP consumption 15.6 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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