Compare the Renault 4 E-Tech vs Tesla Model 3

Sensibly designed, with bags of style
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10
Stripped back for value, and still incredibly smart
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both the Renault 4 E-Tech and the Tesla Model 3 give you an excellent driving position. Out on twisty roads, however, their characters diverge. The Renault never feels particularly fun, whereas whichever version of the Model 3 you choose, responsive steering and a low centre of gravity make it feel more like a sports car than a family saloon. For practical driving, the longer Tesla is more powerful, more efficient, and travels further on a charge. It can also tow more and has a bigger boot. If you frequently need to carry bulkier loads, though, the Renault provides more room with the back seats folded.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Evolution+ Cmfrt Rge 110kW 52kWh Comfort range Auto Electric Automatic

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Standard Textile Plus Vegan Leather RWD Auto Electric Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks Body type Saloons
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 375 litres (3 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 594 litres (4 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,149 litres Boot space, seats down —
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,144 mm x 1,808 mm x 1,552 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,720 mm x 1,933 mm x 1,443 mm
Towing capacity 750 kg Towing capacity 1,000 kg Best
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
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).
4.0 miles / kWh
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).
4.8 miles / kWh Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
249 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
332 miles Best
Battery size 52 kWh Battery size 62.5 kWh Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 26 · average Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 32 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 110kW 52kWh Comfort range Auto Engine name RWD Auto
Engine size Electric • 150 BHP Engine size Electric • 283 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks Body type Saloons
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 8.2 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 6.2 s (0-60 mph) Best
Battery size 52 kWh Battery size 62.5 kWh Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
249 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
332 miles Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 4
Boot (seats up) 375 litres Boot (seats up) 594 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,149 litres Boot (seats down) —
Length 4,144 mm Length 4,720 mm
Width 1,808 mm Width 1,933 mm
Height 1,552 mm Height 1,443 mm
Wheelbase 2.62 m Wheelbase 2.88 m
Turning circle 10.8 m Turning circle 11.6 m

Full features list

  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Cloth - Grey quilted textile with tricolour stitching
  • Solid paint
  • fl4sh blue: bonnet + roof decor
  • fl4sh blue: front wing + bumper decors
  • fl4sh yellow: bonnet + roof decor
  • fl4sh yellow: front wing + bumper decors
  • numbeR4 copper: bonnet + roof decor
  • numbeR4 copper: front wing + bumper decors
  • numbeR4 silver: bonnet + roof decor
  • numbeR4 silver: front wing + bumper decors
  • Alarm
  • Keyless entry
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central locking
  • Thatcham approved immobiliser
  • 7" digital driver information display
  • B-mode (2 Levels of regenerative braking)
  • Bluetooth
  • Connected services including over the air updates
  • Cruise control
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Ecomode function
  • Engine start button
  • Exterior temperature display
  • Front safe stopping distance warning
  • Lane departure warning system
  • Lane keeping assistant (LKA)
  • Miles per hour configuration
  • My safety switch: shortcut to personalise configuration of driving aids
  • OpenR link 10" central touchscreen multimedia system
  • Power assisted steering
  • QRescue - QR code fireman access for technical information
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear view camera
  • Service interval indicator
  • Speed alert
  • Speed limiter
  • Steering wheel mounted cruise control
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Trip computer
  • Wireless smartphone replication compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Active emergency braking system - Urban and pedestrian/cyclist
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Approaching vehicle sound for pedestrians
  • Automatic emergency braking system with intersection function
  • Curtain airbags
  • Driver airbag
  • Electric child locks
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Emergency brake assist with collision avoidance braking (braking on impact])
  • Front and rear seatbelt pretensoners
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill start assist
  • Isofix child seat anchor points [2x rear + 1x front passenger]
  • Manual passenger airbag deactivation function
  • Passenger airbag
  • Seatbelt reminder
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • Vehicle dynamic control
  • 2 reversing lights (3rd brake light)
  • Automatic LED daytime running lights
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Automatic high / low beam
  • Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor and sensitivity setting
  • Black door mirrors
  • Electric adjustable door mirrors
  • Electric front windows with one touch (100% down)
  • Electric rear windows with one touch (70% down)
  • Heated rear window
  • Heated windscreen washer nozzles
  • Interior rear view mirror with manual day/night mode
  • LED fog lights
  • LED indicator signal
  • Manual folding door mirrors
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
  • Whip antenna
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 2x Front interior lighting
  • 2x rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60/40 split folding rear seats
  • Black urethane coating steering wheel
  • Climate control with automatic air conditioning
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Front fixed centre storage console with armrest
  • Front head restraints
  • Front seats with manual height adjustment
  • Heat pump
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Single front passenger seat
  • 2 front USB-C ports
  • Arkamys audio system
  • Digital radio
  • Steering wheel audio controls
  • 18" Jogging wheels
  • Tyre inflation kit
  • AC 11kW + DC 100kW
  • Battery pre-conditioning for DC charging
  • Bi-directional functionality - power to object [V2L]
  • Fireman access - hatch designed to flood the battery quickly if needed to contain and control battery fire
  • Home wallbox cable [mode 3, 6.5m]
  • SD pyro switch - disconnect the battery from high-voltage network to ensure safety as needed
  • Dashboard - Grained mottled light grey plastic
  • Metallic paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Trailer towbar hitch
  • Vegan leather - Black with textile insert
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Adjustable shoulder anchor height
  • Airbag status indicator
  • Airbag warning indicator
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Automatic emergency braking and front collision avoidance warning
  • Brake disc wipe technology
  • Cabin camera determining driver inattentiveness and view cabin from tesla app
  • Collision avoidance assist with multi collision braking and obstacle aware acceleration
  • Curtain airbags
  • Driver airbag
  • ESC - Electronic Stability Control + traction control
  • Electric child locks
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front passenger occupant detection
  • Hydraulic brake boost compensation
  • Hydraulic brake fade compensation
  • Knee airbags
  • Locking rear windows
  • Pedestrian warning
  • Regenerative braking system
  • Seat belt reminder
  • Seat mounted far side airbag
  • Seatbelt pretensioners
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • Window left open notifications
  • Auto and adaptive high beam
  • Automatic headlights and wipers
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Dynamic brake lights
  • Electric front windows
  • Frunk cargo volume 88l
  • Frunk opening hood with no power
  • Heated windshield
  • Interior emergency release for frunk
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED front fog lights
  • LED rear lights
  • License plate lights
  • Multi coat paint
  • Panoramic roof
  • Parking lights
  • Power folding side view mirrors
  • Rear boot
  • Rear electric windows
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Side marker lights
  • Turn signals
  • Ultraviolet infrared protection on all glass
  • Windscreen washer jets
  • 3 steering modes (Light, standard, heavy)
  • 8 exterior cameras
  • Acceleration modes (Chill, standard)
  • Automatic easy-entry
  • Autosteer
  • Base autopilot
  • Blind spot collision warning
  • Brake wear indicator
  • Calendar and web conferencing - Zoom, agenda synchronisation
  • Car wash mode
  • Connecting to Wi-Fi
  • Controlling speed assist with speed limit warning
  • Cruise control light
  • Custom driver profiles
  • Dual wireless phone charger
  • Grok voice assistant
  • Hands-free power trunk open on approach
  • Interior emergency trunk release
  • Lane assist with Emergency lane departure avoidance
  • Lane keep assist
  • Navigates to supercharging stops
  • Navigation system
  • Park assist with visual and audio feedback
  • Power assisted steering
  • Powered rear trunk
  • Smartphone connectivity
  • Software updates over WiFi
  • Speed limit mode
  • Traffic-aware cruise control
  • Trip computer
  • Video recording
  • Voice control for media, navigation, climate control, contacts, app and settings
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • 16" first row QHD Touchscreen
  • 3 x USB-C ports with each up to 65W
  • 7 speakers and single amplifier
  • Cellular data, Wi-Fi, ultra-wide band
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Dive into gaming with Arcade
  • Enjoy movies and shows on Netflix, YouTube, and other platforms through Tesla Theatre
  • Media storage
  • Music and video streaming, caraoke and internet browser
  • Music, FM radio and media over bluetooth connection
  • Steering wheel mounted controls
  • Tesla mobile app
  • 12V power outlet
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Adjustable rear center seat head support
  • App remote pre-heat and cool from phone
  • Black headliner
  • Centre console with extended storage
  • Coat hangers
  • Dome lights
  • Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • First row touchscreen adjust air vents
  • First-row heated seats
  • First-row power recline
  • Folding rear seats
  • Footwell and door pocket ambient lighting
  • Glovebox with pin
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Horn and scroll button on steering wheel
  • Indicator stalk
  • Integrated rear head support
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Manual adjustable steering wheel
  • Particulate and odour filter
  • Power adjustable front seats with driver lumbar support and integrated head support
  • Rear console
  • Second row manual adjust air vents
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Textile/vegan leather upholstery
  • App remote lock and unlock
  • Auto drive away locking
  • Car left open notifications
  • Dashcam
  • Driver door unlock mode
  • Hands free key card
  • Keyless entry and keyless start
  • Phone key with ultra wideband capability
  • Pin to drive
  • Sentry mode
  • Tilt/Intrusion system
  • Unlock on park
  • Valet mode
  • Walk away door lock
  • 11 kW AC onboard charger
  • Energy app
  • Passive shock absorbers
  • Scheduled charging
  • Scheduled departure
  • 18" Photon alloy wheels
  • Textile decor

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*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.