Compare the Renault 5 E-Tech vs Volkswagen Polo
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Volkswagen Polo has a bigger boot than the Renault 5 E-Tech, has more room with the back seats folded, and can tow more. In the back, the Polo has plenty of headroom and legroom for passengers to remain comfortable on long drives, whereas even adults who are not the tallest will not be comfortable in the Renault 5 with very little legroom and foot space. At motorway speeds, the Polo does a good job of muting both wind and tyre noise, but the Renault 5 has quite a bit of road roar from the tyres and rushing wind. Broken Tarmac can jostle you about a bit in the Renault 5, whereas the Polo will not jostle you over lumps and bumps. Head onto country lanes, however, and the Renault 5 feels eager to turn into a corner with quick steering and no body roll, while the Polo's soft suspension means it does not feel particularly agile.
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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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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 351 litres (2 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 959 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,125 litres Best |
| 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) 4,074 mm x 1,751 mm x 1,461 mm |
| Towing capacity 500 kg | Towing capacity 800 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 1.0 |
| Engine size Electric • 120 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 80 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 5 |
| Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 15.6 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) 351 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 959 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,125 litres Best |
| Length 3,922 mm | Length 4,074 mm |
| Width 1,774 mm | Width 1,751 mm |
| Height 1,498 mm | Height 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.54 m | Wheelbase 2.55 m |
| Turning circle 10.3 m | Turning circle 10.7 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.