Compare the Kia EV3 vs Renault 5 E-Tech
2026
Family Values Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
2026
Urban Living Award
Winner
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
Around town, both the Kia EV3 and the Renault 5 E-Tech provide smooth, silent power that lets you nip out of junctions with ease. The longer Kia is more powerful and comes with a bigger boot, as well as space in the back for two six-foot adults to get comfy with plenty of head and legroom. Space is not great in the back of the Renault 5, however, where a six-footer will not want to sit behind another for long. On twisty roads the roles reverse: the EV3 is not much fun, whereas the Renault 5 has quick steering and no body roll, giving you the confidence to have fun in the bends.
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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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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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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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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 SUVs | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 460 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 277 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 959 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,310 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,575 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,922 mm x 1,774 mm x 1,498 mm |
| Towing capacity 500 kg | Towing capacity 500 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 58.3 kWh Best | 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 150kW 58.3kWh Auto | Engine name 90kW Urban Range 40kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 201 BHP | Engine size Electric • 120 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 58.3 kWh Best | 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) 460 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 277 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 959 litres |
| Length 4,310 mm | Length 3,922 mm |
| Width 1,850 mm | Width 1,774 mm |
| Height 1,575 mm | Height 1,498 mm |
| Wheelbase — | Wheelbase 2.54 m |
| Turning circle 10.4 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.