Compare the Audi A3 Sportback vs Renault 5 E-Tech
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Audi A3 Sportback is longer than the Renault 5 E-Tech, can tow more, and has more room with the back seats folded. In the back of the Audi, headroom and legroom are decent enough that you will fit comfortably even if you are more than six feet tall, though three adults sitting across the back seat will feel crushed for hip and elbow room. In the Renault, it is not great in the back seats, where a six-footer will not want to sit behind another six-footer for long. On the motorway, the Audi keeps road, wind and engine noise well contained. In the Renault, there is quite a bit of road roar from the tyres, and wind rushes over the pillar ahead of you. Up front, both cars give you physical controls for the climate and ventilation, so there is no need to dive into menus just to adjust the heater.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 380 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 277 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,200 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 959 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,757 mm x 1,816 mm x 1,430 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,922 mm x 1,774 mm x 1,498 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg Best | Towing capacity 500 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £10 Best |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 40 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 TFSI 116 | Engine name 90kW Urban Range 40kWh Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP | Engine size Electric • 120 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 40 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 380 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 277 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,200 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 959 litres |
| Length 4,757 mm | Length 3,922 mm |
| Width 1,816 mm | Width 1,774 mm |
| Height 1,430 mm | Height 1,498 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.82 m | Wheelbase 2.54 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 10.3 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.