USA EV Comparison: Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh vs Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China France
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 4.6 5.2

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Range (WLTP) 193 mi 194 mi
Range (GCC) 164 mi 165 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 42.3 kWh 43 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 40 kWh 40 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 24.4 kWh/100 mi 24.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.1 mi/kWh 4.13 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 6.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 88 kW, while the Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...) maxes out at 80 kW.

The Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 88 kW 80 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.7 5.2

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM EESM
Motor Power (kW) 70 kW 90 kW
Motor Power (hp) 94 hp 120 hp
Motor Torque 118 lb-ft 166 lb-ft
0-60 mph 12 s 8.6 s
Top Speed 87 mph 93 mph
Performance Score 1.8 2.7

Dimensions

The Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Length 158.3 in 154.4 in
Width (with Mirrors) 71.3 in 79.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) - Width (w/o Mirrors) 71.2 in
Height 61.8 in 59 in
Wheelbase 104.8 in 100 in

Cargo and Towing

While the trunks are the same size in both cars, the Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...) provides more cargo room when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...) has a towing capacity of up to 1102 lb, whereas the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3152 lb 3087 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 11.5 ft3 11.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 33.4 ft3 39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1102 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4.2 4.2
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