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Citroën ë-C3 vs Renault 5 E-Tech
Two hatchback cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Renault 5 E-Tech is £800 cheaper than the Citroën ë-C3 (£21,495 against £22,295).
- The Renault 5 E-Tech goes further: about 160 miles against 155 in typical real-world driving.
- The Citroën ë-C3 charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 31 minutes against 32.
- The Renault 5 E-Tech is more efficient (4.0 against 3.5 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Renault 5 E-Tech has the bigger boot: 326 litres against 310.
Side by side
| Citroën ë-C3 Standard Range 44 kWh | Renault 5 E-Tech 40 kWh 120hp | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £22,295 | £21,495 |
| Real-world range | 155 mi | 160 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 203 mi | 199 mi |
| Cold motorway range | – | 115 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.5 mi/kWh | 4.0 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 43.8 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 97 kW | up to 80 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 31 min | 32 min |
| AC charging | 7.4 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 310 L | 326 L |
| Towing (braked) | 550 kg | 500 kg |
| Length | 4,015 mm | 3,922 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 11.5 s | 9 s |
| Heat pump | No | Standard |
| V2L | No | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Band 2 | Band 2 |
| Brand warranty | Check | 5 years |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Citroën ë-C3 Standard Range 44 kWh and Renault 5 E-Tech 40 kWh 120hp. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the Citroën ë-C3 or the Renault 5 E-Tech?
The Renault 5 E-Tech is £800 cheaper than the Citroën ë-C3 (£21,495 against £22,295).
Which has the longer range, the Citroën ë-C3 or the Renault 5 E-Tech?
The Renault 5 E-Tech goes further: about 160 miles against 155 in typical real-world driving.
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