Global EV Comparison: Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp vs Citroën e-C3 Urban Range
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp (2024-...) has a starting price of €32900, compared to the Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…), which starts at €20990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | France | Slovakia |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €32900 | €20990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €30990 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.5 | 4.4 |
Range and Efficiency
The Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp (2024-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…).
| Property | Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 410 km | 212 km |
| Range (GCC) | 349 km | 180 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 55 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 52 kWh | 29.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.71 km/kWh | 6.04 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 5.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…) maxes out at 30 kW.
The Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp (2024-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…) is limited to 7.4 kW.
| Property | Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 30 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.5 | 3.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp (2024-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | EESM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 110 kW | 83 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 150 hp | 111 hp |
| Motor Torque | 245 Nm | 120 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8 s | 11.6 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3 | 1.8 |
Dimensions
The Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…) is longer and taller, but the Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp (2024-...) is wider.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3922 mm | 4015 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2020 mm | 1813 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1808 mm | 1755 mm |
| Height | 1498 mm | 1577 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp (2024-...) features a larger trunk, but the Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp (2024-...) has a towing capacity of up to 500 kg, whereas the Citroën e-C3 Urban Range (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Renault 5 E-Tech EV52 150hp | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1524 kg | 1413 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 326 l | 310 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1106 l | 1200 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 500 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.2 | 4.2 |
