Volkswagen ID.3 vs Renault 5 E-Tech
At EU average prices the Renault 5 E-Tech costs €60.13 a month to charge and the Volkswagen ID.3 €63.44, a difference of €3.31 a month (€39.77 a year). The Renault 5 E-Tech fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes, vs 35 for the Volkswagen ID.3.
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Specs side by side
| Volkswagen ID.3 | Renault 5 E-Tech | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Pro 58 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Usable battery | 58 kWh | 52 kWh |
| WLTP range | 434 km | 410 km |
| Efficiency | 13.4 kWh/100 km | 12.7 kWh/100 km |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max DC charging | 120 kW | 100 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 35 min | about 30 min |
| Full charge at home | €18.48 | €16.57 |
| Per month | €63.44 | €60.13 |
Costs at EU average prices, 1,250 km a month, 80% charged at home. Specs are for the trims shown; other versions differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen ID.3 or the Renault 5 E-Tech cheaper to charge?
At EU average prices the Renault 5 E-Tech costs €60.13 a month to charge and the Volkswagen ID.3 €63.44, a difference of €3.31 a month (€39.77 a year). Change the country or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.
Which charges faster, the Volkswagen ID.3 or the Renault 5 E-Tech?
The Renault 5 E-Tech fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes, vs 35 for the Volkswagen ID.3. On AC the Volkswagen ID.3 takes up to 11 kW and the Renault 5 E-Tech up to 11 kW.
Which has more range, the Volkswagen ID.3 or the Renault 5 E-Tech?
The Volkswagen ID.3 has the longer WLTP range: 434 km vs 410 km. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.
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