Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review:- The Renault 5 adopts a neo-retro design that has been working for Fiat and Mini.
- Renault has already attained 300% of its objectives two months after the order book opened.
- Renault 5's design with rounded forms and bright colors is loved.
- Peugeot 208 designers gave the car a small rejuvenation characterized by three claws.
- The R5 is better looking than the 208.
- The Peugeot 208 is longer, while the wheelbase is similar on the two cars.
- The Renault 5 is wider and higher.
- The Renault 5 has a slightly larger trunk volume.
- Both cars have cubical-shaped trunks, without a flat platform.
- The Renault 5 has a higher loading sill than the Peugeot 208.
- The Renault 5 is more compact and more agile.
- There are many nods to the past in the Renault 5.
- There are two ten-inch screens in the Renault 5.
- Renault has put effort into the graphics, with textured and colored logos.
- Renault 5 boasts Google Assistant integration and its own virtual assistant named Renault.
- The Peugeot 208 appears outdated compared to the R5.
- The Peugeot 208 has no virtual assistant.
- It does, however, have Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
- The Peugeot 208 has some plusher materials.
- Both have physical shortcut buttons for climate control and audio.
- There are many storage areas, especially in the Renault 5, because the shifter has been relocated.
- The Renault 5 gets more points for tech and features.
- The Peugeot 208 can also be hybrid and petrol, but the R5 is fully electric.
- Renault 5’s higher trim levels provide more driving aids.
- Charging to 80% takes 30 minutes on a 100-kW rapid charger.
- On a 3.7kW outlet, the 208 charges in 10 hours and 30 minutes compared to the Renault 5, which takes nine hours and 48 minutes.
- On a 7.4 kW outlet, it takes 4 hours and 25 minutes for the 208 to charge compared to 5 hours and 11 minutes for the R5.
- The Renault 5 has a bidirectional charger; V2G capability allows it to redistribute electricity.
- Renault claims you can save 50% on electricity bills due to the charger.
- The Renault 5 starts at €35,490 while the Peugeot costs €39,300, giving a significant price advantage to the Renault.
- Peugeot 208 has trouble keeping up.
- The Renault 5 is better equipped for less money.
- The Renault 5 benefits from a more modern architecture and multi-link rear axle.
- The Peugeot 208 can’t fight back because of its aging iCMP platform and is not slated for renovation until 2027.
- The Renault R5 is a victory by knockout.
