Compare the Renault 5 E-Tech vs Volvo EX30
Evolution UrbanRange 90kW Urban Range 40kWh Auto Electric Automatic
Change versionCore 200kW P5 51kWh Auto Electric Automatic
Change versionAI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between the Renault 5 E-Tech and the Volvo EX30 means weighing two very stylish and compact electric cars that both keep space at a premium. The Renault 5 leans into retro charm with a fun interior and a brilliant drive that feels like a hot hatch on your favourite B-road, though it is cramped in the back and jiggly over bad roads. On the other side, the Volvo EX30 offers a sleek, minimalist cabin and a very comfortable ride that makes town driving effortless, but it suffers from glitchy software, a tiny boot, and a reliance on the touchscreen for all its functions.
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Choose it for
- Its fantastic retro styling inside and out, peppy motors that make city driving fun, and engaging handling that feels like a hot hatch.
Worth knowing
- It is cramped in the back for adults and can feel a bit jiggly over rough road surfaces.
Choose it for
- A very comfortable ride that smooths out bad roads easily, stylish looks, and good value for money.
Worth knowing
- All cabin controls run through the touchscreen, and the software can feel glitchy when you rely on it.
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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 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 Hatchbacks | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 277 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 318 litres (2 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 959 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,000 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) 4,233 mm x 1,953 mm x 1,573 mm |
| Towing capacity 500 kg | Towing capacity 1,000 kg Best |
| 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 40 kWh | Battery size 51 kWh Best |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear 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 200kW P5 51kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 120 BHP | Engine size Electric • 272 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type SUVs |
| 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 9.0 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.7 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 40 kWh | Battery size 51 kWh Best |
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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) 318 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 959 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,000 litres Best |
| Length 3,922 mm | Length 4,233 mm |
| Width 1,774 mm | Width 1,953 mm |
| Height 1,498 mm | Height 1,573 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.54 m | Wheelbase 2.65 m |
| Turning circle 10.3 m | Turning circle 11.2 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.