Compare the Renault 5 E-Tech vs Volkswagen Golf
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the Renault 5 E-Tech and the Volkswagen Golf are fun to drive in corners. If you regularly carry passengers or luggage, the Volkswagen Golf is longer, can tow more, and offers plenty of room in the back with decent knee room and headroom for six-footers. By contrast, space is not great in the back seats of the Renault 5 E-Tech, where a six-footer will not want to sit behind another six-footer for long. At higher speeds on the motorway, the Golf is very relaxing with a quiet cabin that is only spoiled by a little flutter of wind from around the wing mirrors. In the Renault 5 E-Tech, however, you will notice quite a bit of road roar from the tyres, and the wind rushes over the pillar ahead of you.
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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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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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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.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 277 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 381 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 959 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,922 mm x 1,774 mm x 1,498 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,284 mm x 1,789 mm x 1,491 mm |
| Towing capacity 500 kg | Towing capacity 1,300 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £455 |
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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 40 kWh | Battery size — |
| 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 90kW Urban Range 40kWh Auto | Engine name 1.5 TSI |
| Engine size Electric • 120 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 115 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.9 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 40 kWh | Battery size — |
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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) 277 litres | Boot (seats up) 381 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 959 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 3,922 mm | Length 4,284 mm |
| Width 1,774 mm | Width 1,789 mm |
| Height 1,498 mm | Height 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.54 m | Wheelbase 2.63 m |
| Turning circle 10.3 m | Turning circle 11.1 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.