Kia EV3 or Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
What are the main differences between the Kia EV3 and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.
Kia EV3
- From-price
- €36,995 (price list June 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 414–605 km
- Power
- 150–215 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- 29 min
- Boot space
- 460 litres (VDA)
- Euro NCAP
- 4 of 5 stars (2025)
- Versions in the price list
- 14
Renault 5 E-Tech electric
- From-price
- €24,990 (price list 25 August 2026)
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 305–431 km
- Power
- 80–110 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- not confirmed in an official source
- Boot space
- 326 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 4 of 5 stars (2024)
- Versions in the price list
- 7
How do the versions of the Kia EV3 and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric compare?
The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.
| Feature | Kia EV3 EV3 58,3 kWh Air | Renault Renault 5 E-Tech electric Renault 5 E-Tech electric 110 pk urban range FIVE | Renault Renault 5 E-Tech electric Renault 5 E-Tech electric 120 pk urban range evolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | €36,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list June 2026 | €24,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 25 August 2026 | €27,490Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 25 August 2026 |
| Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | €36,020 | €23,795 | €26,295 |
| Specifications | |||
| PowertrainFrom the version’s price list. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Front-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 150 kW (204 hp) | 80 kW (110 hp) | 90 kW (120 hp) |
| 0-100 km/hdiffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 7.5 s | 10.1 s | 9 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 436 km14.9 kWh/100 km | 305 km | 321 km14.2 kWh/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)No confirmed source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| AC chargingdiffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 11 kW | 7 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 101 kW | 80 kW | 80 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026 | 29 min | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 1,800 kg | not confirmed in an official source | 1,472 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 500 kg | not confirmed in an official source | 500 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 460 l | 326 l | 326 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | 4,300 × 1,850 × 1,560 mm | 3,922 × 1,808 × 1,498 mm | 3,922 × 1,808 × 1,498 mm |
| Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 21 May 2025; Euro NCAP, 4 December 2024 | 4 of 5 stars (2025) | 4 of 5 stars (2024) | 4 of 5 stars (2024) |
| Costs (computed) | |||
| Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-27, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | €560€6,724 a year on €36,020 | €357€4,283 a year on €23,795 | €394€4,733 a year on €26,295 |
| Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | €214 – €234all provinces, 2026 | not confirmed in an official source | €158 – €173all provinces, 2026 |
| Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: Kia Nederland B.V., consulted 26 October 2026; Renault Nederland, 25 August 2026 | €3.8714.9 kWh/100 km | not confirmed in an official source | €3.6914.2 kWh/100 km |
When do you choose the Kia EV3 and when the Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
Choose the Kia EV3 if…
- you want a compact electric car with a long WLTP range (up to 605 km with the large battery)
- the people in the back are mostly children (ANWB finds rear space for adults disappointing)
- you want an efficient car: ANWB measured 17.1 kWh/100 km in its test
- you want to tow: up to 1,000 kg (81.4 kWh, front-wheel drive) or 1,500 kg (all-wheel drive)
Choose the Renault 5 E-Tech electric if…
- You want a compact electric car, 3.92 metres long, starting at €24,990.
- You can charge at home: the 120 and 150 hp versions accept up to 11 kW AC.
- You want a compact electric car with up to 431 km of WLTP range (150 hp).
- The car is mostly used for people up front and you only occasionally need the rear seat.
These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.
What do the Kia EV3 and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Kia EV3 costs per month: electricity about €48 (WLTP consumption 14.9 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €79 – €86 depending on the province, together €127 – €134 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
We have too few confirmed figures for this version (consumption, weight) for an example calculation. Enter them yourself in the calculator.
| Model | Electricity or fuel | Road tax | Together (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia EV3EV3 58,3 kWh Air | €48 | €79 – €86 | €127 – €134 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech electricRenault 5 E-Tech electric 110 pk urban range FIVE | – | – | – |
Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.
Are there used Kia EV3 or Renault 5 E-Tech electric cars for sale?
- Kia EV3: 8 used cars in our stock, from €35,895. See the used cars
- Renault 5 E-Tech electric: 77 used cars in our stock, from €27,895. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the Kia EV3 and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric cost?
The Kia EV3 costs from €36,995 (price list June 2026) and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric from €24,990 (price list 25 August 2026).
Which goes further, the Kia EV3 or the Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
According to WLTP the Kia EV3 manages 414–605 km and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric 305–431 km. The Kia EV3 goes the furthest.
How big is the boot of the Kia EV3 and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
The boot of the Kia EV3 holds 460 litres (VDA) and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric 326 litres. The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.
How safe are the Kia EV3 and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric according to Euro NCAP?
The Kia EV3 scored 4 of 5 stars (2025 test) and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric 4 of 5 stars (2024 test). The test years differ.
Where can you read more about the Kia EV3 and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
- All versions and specifications of the Kia EV3
- All versions and specifications of the Renault 5 E-Tech electric
- Our review of the Kia EV3
- Our review of the Renault 5 E-Tech electric
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- Kia Nederland B.V.: De Kia EV3. Prijslijst juni 2026. (code ZK601EV3090SEP26, MY27.02) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Kia personenauto's per handelsbenaming, 2026 t/m 2026-10-24 (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe EV3 2026 met catalogusprijs gelijk aan fiscale waarden uit de prijslijst (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Kia EV3 2025 (Standard) (document date 21 May 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Renault Nederland: Prijslijst Renault 5 E-Tech electric, 25 augustus 2026 (document date 25 August 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Nieuwe Renault personenauto's 2026 per handelsbenaming (gekentekende voertuigen) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Renault 5 - Euro NCAP assessment (2024) (document date 4 December 2024, checked on 26 October 2026)
Is a value missing? Then we could not confirm it in an official source. Read how we work.