Compare the Ford Explorer vs Renault 4 E-Tech
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Ford Explorer is longer, is more powerful, and can tow more than the Renault 4 E-Tech. On the motorway, the Ford remains hushed at speed as its suspension settles down nicely, while the Renault is refined enough that wind and road noise never become a problem. Over bumps, the Explorer's suspension is pretty stiff and never really settles over potholes and speed humps, whereas the 4 E-Tech is generally composed enough on rough roads, though it jiggles you about a bit. In the back seats, headroom is pretty good in the Ford and not too bad in the Renault, but taller passengers may struggle for knee room in the Explorer, and tall people will find not much wiggle room in the 4 E-Tech.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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 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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up — | Boot space, seats up 375 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,149 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,144 mm x 1,808 mm x 1,552 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,000 kg Best | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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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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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 58 kWh Best | Battery size 52 kWh |
| Drive type Rear 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 140kW 58kWh Auto | Engine name 110kW 52kWh Comfort range Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 190 BHP | Engine size Electric • 150 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.2 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 58 kWh Best | Battery size 52 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) — | Boot (seats up) 375 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,149 litres |
| Length 4,468 mm | Length 4,144 mm |
| Width 1,871 mm | Width 1,808 mm |
| Height 1,639 mm | Height 1,552 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.62 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 m | Turning circle 10.8 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.