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Hyundai Ioniq 3 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 £750 cheaper than the Hyundai Ioniq 3 (£21,495 against £22,245).
- The Renault 5 E-Tech is more efficient (4.0 against 3.9 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Hyundai Ioniq 3 has the bigger boot: 441 litres against 326.
Side by side
| Hyundai Ioniq 3 42 kWh | Renault 5 E-Tech 40 kWh 120hp | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £22,245 | £21,495 |
| Real-world range | 160 mi | 160 mi |
| Official WLTP range | – | 199 mi |
| Cold motorway range | – | 115 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.9 mi/kWh | 4.0 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 41 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 119 kW | up to 80 kW |
| 10–80% charge | – | 32 min |
| AC charging | – | 11 kW |
| Boot | 441 L | 326 L |
| Towing (braked) | 750 kg | 500 kg |
| Length | – | 3,922 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 8.8 s | 9 s |
| Heat pump | Available (check whether standard) | Standard |
| V2L | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Band 1 | Band 2 |
| Brand warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Hyundai Ioniq 3 42 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 Hyundai Ioniq 3 or the Renault 5 E-Tech?
The Renault 5 E-Tech is £750 cheaper than the Hyundai Ioniq 3 (£21,495 against £22,245).
Which has the longer range, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 or the Renault 5 E-Tech?
They have a similar typical real-world range of about 160 miles.
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