Kia EV4 Hatchback vs Renault 5 E-Tech electric
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| KiaEV4 Hatchback | Renault5 E-Tech electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2025 | January 2025 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 201 bhp (better) | 118–148 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 7.5–7.9 s (better) | 7.9–9 s |
| Top speed | 105 mph (better) | 93 mph |
| Engine or motors | Front permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 150 kW (201 bhp) | Single front electric motor, 90 kW (120 hp) or 110 kW (150 hp); bhp converted from Renault's metric horsepower |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 225 Nm (120 hp), 245 Nm (150 hp) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 273–388 miles (better) | 192–252 miles |
| Battery | – | 40–52 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 128 kW (better) | 80–100 kW |
| Range detail | WLTP combined 273 miles (Air 58.3 kWh), 388 miles (Air or Motion 81.4 kWh) or 362 miles (GT-Line and GT-Line S 81.4 kWh). | WLTP 192 miles (40 kWh evolution), 252 miles (52 kWh techno+), 249–251 miles (iconic five+, Roland Garros+) |
| Charging | Kia states battery capacities of 58.3 and 81.4 kWh without identifying usable capacity. Up to 128 kW DC; 10–80% in 29 or 31 minutes respectively. Kia quotes 10–100% AC charging in 5 h 20 min or 7 h 15 min. | 11 kW AC; DC up to 80 kW (40 kWh) or 100 kW (52 kWh), 15–80% in 31 or 30 minutes; Plug & Charge on compatible chargers |
| CO2 emissions | – | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 435 litres (better) | 326 litres |
| Length | 4,430 mm | 3,922 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | – |
| Weight | From 1,811 kg | From 1,372 kg |
| Boot | 435 litres with rear seats up | 326 litres (285 litres on iconic five+ and Roland Garros+, which lose the cable storage to the Harman Kardon audio); 1,106 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | 500 kg braked with 58.3 kWh battery; 1,000 kg with 81.4 kWh battery | Up to 500 kg braked or unbraked |
| Size | 4,430 mm long (Air/Motion) or 4,450 mm (GT-Line/GT-Line S), 1,860 mm wide, 1,485 mm high; 10.86 m turning circle | 3,922 mm long, 1,808 mm wide with mirrors folded (2,020 mm extended), 1,498 mm high; 2,540 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,372 kg (40 kWh) to 1,460 kg (52 kWh), excluding driver |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 12.3-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver display and 5.3-inch climate screen; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | – |
| Driver assistance | Forward collision avoidance, Highway Driving Assist 2.0, lane keeping, smart cruise control and blind-spot collision avoidance | – |
| Warranty | Seven years or 100,000 miles | – |
